It is with deep sorrow and shock that we announce that Minister in The Presidency, Jackson Mthembu passed away earlier today from COVID-related complications. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss. 

Minister Mthembu was an exemplary leader, an activist and life-long champion of freedom and democracy. He was a much-loved and greatly respected colleague and comrade, whose passing leaves our nation at a loss. 

I extend my deepest sympathies to the Minister’s family, to his colleagues, comrades and many friends. 


Issued by President Cyril Ramaphosa