President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced with 'deep sorrow and shock' that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has passed away from COVID-related complications. Ramaphosa has extended his thoughts and prayers to his family at this time of loss. Mthembu tested positive on 11 January.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced with ‘deep sorrow and shock’ that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has passed away from COVID-related complications. Ramaphosa has extended his thoughts and prayers to his family at this time of loss. Mthembu tested positive on 11 January.

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21 January 2021

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced with ‘deep sorrow and shock’ that Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has passed away from COVID-related complications. Ramaphosa has extended his thoughts and prayers to his family at this time of loss. Mthembu tested positive on 11 January.

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