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SA Minister Jackson Mthembu dies from COVID-19 complications

January 21, 2021
in Health, International
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South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency , Jackson Mthembu  is dead.

He was aged 62 years.

Jackson Mthembu, a central figure in communicating the South African government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, died of complications from the coronavirus, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Thursday via Twitter.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described Mthembu as a “much-loved and greatly respected colleague and comrade, whose passing leaves our nation at a loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss,” Ramaphosa said.

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Mr. Mthembu revealed that he had become infected with the virus ten days ago, announcing at the time that he was “showing some symptoms.”

The deceased minister played a prominent role in South Africa’s coronavirus response, taking responsibility for communicating government messaging on the pandemic to the public.

He was the fourth cabinet-level official known to have contracted the deadly virus since it was first detected in country in March of last year.

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