Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, who died on Thursday, has been described as a hardworking, principled leader who loved the country and often worked until late.
Jackson Mthembu to be honoured with official funeral
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The late Minister in the Presidency
Jackson Mthembu will be honoured with an official funeral category 1 at his home in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, on Sunday, the Presidency has announced.
Mthembu passed away on Thursday from Covid-19 related complications.
Jackson Mthembu to be laid to rest in official funeral on Sunday Thapelo Lekabe
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu elbow-bump to help stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Picture: Armand Hough / ANA The national flag will also be flown at half-mast at every flag station in the country from Saturday morning until Sunday evening.
The Presidency on Friday announced that the late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu will be honoured with an Official Funeral Category 1 this Sunday at his home in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga.
In a statement, the Presidency said proceedings for the minister’s funeral would commence at 9am. A memorial service would also be held at 1pm on Saturday at the GCIS Auditorium in Hatfield, Pretoria.
Eric Naki He dedicated his entire life to the struggle for a better South Africa and the world, says ANC. ANC Parliamentary Chief Whip Jackson Mthembu. Photo: Supplied The passing of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, who died on Thursday due to Covid-19-related complications, has been described as a sad loss to the country, the ANC and the fight against the pandemic. Mthembu announced on 11 January he had been to One Military Hospital in Tshwane “to get medical attention for an abdominal pain”. “After undergoing some tests, I tested positive for Covid-19. Plans are afoot to get all my family members and close associates tested as well,” tweeted Jackson. “I want to thank the many South Africans who have wished me a speedy recovery. As a.
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Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo at the State Capture Commission in Braamfontein on 19 November 2020. Picture: Neil McCartney The commission’s secretary says the deputy chief justice is expected back at the inquiry next week, when his isolation period ends.
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