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Condolences pour in for family of Thembi Mthembu
Messages of condolences are streaming in for the family of Thembi Mthembu who died at the age of 51.
She passed away in a Pretoria hospital on Thursday morning.
The president said Jackson Mthembu's activism for freedom and democracy would always be remembered.
South Africa lost a number of veteran leaders and politicians in 2021.
The party has been one of the hardest hit by COVID-19, with Minister in the Presidency and former Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu being the latest succumb to the virus.
Small Business Development Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will continue to perform her responsibilities as the Minister of Small Business Development while acting as Minister in the Presidency.
Precious Banda shared her thoughts on Jackson Mthembu’s legacy during a virtual memorial held in his honour on Monday.
Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane came under fire for failing to wear a mask, which is mandatory, and signed an admission of guilt on Monday.
Working with the ANC's head of communications, Jackson Mthembu, taught Senzeni Ngubane work ethic down to the finest details.
Deputy President David Mabuza delivered the keynote address at a virtual memorial service held by government officials in honour of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, who died on 21 January 2021 due to COVID-19 related complications.
Various ministries gathered for a virtual memorial service for Mthembu - who died from COVID-19 related complications on Thursday.
The minister passed away last week after being hospitalised with the coronavirus.
Mthembu succumbed to COVID-19 a few days later after he was admitted to hospital.
After public backlash, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane has since apologised.
Photos of Mtsweni-Tsipane circulated on social media showing her without a mask on her face inside the venue and at the cemetery.
Mavis Mahlakoane spoke at Mthembu’s funeral service in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga on Sunday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy of the late minister Jackson Mthembu at his funeral, in his hometown of Ackerville on Sunday, 24 January 2021. Mthembu was laid to rest after he succumbed to COVID-19 complications. #COVID19 #JacksonMthembu #RIPJacksonMthembu
Nurse Mavis Mahlakwane recounted the late Jackson Mthembu's last moments while he was in hospital during his funeral on Sunday in Ackerville.
Fighting back tears, Thuli Mthembu sent a heartfelt tribute to her father, Jackson Mthembu, on Sunday, 24 January 2021. Mthembu was laid to rest after succumbing to COVID-19 last week. #COVID19 #JacksonMthembu #RIPJacksonMthembu