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Just in: More heartbreak as Jackson Mthembu’s wife confirmed dead

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Xiaomei Havard: Criticism of SA’s Chinese-born MP branded ‘racist’

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Xiaomei Havard: Chinese-born MP ‘replacing Mthembu’ causes conflict

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Just in: More heartbreak as Jackson Mthembu’s wife confirmed dead

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Xiaomei Havard: Criticism of SA’s Chinese-born MP branded ‘racist’

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Xiaomei Havard: Chinese-born MP ‘replacing Mthembu’ causes conflict

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Who is Khumbudzo Ntshavheni? Six things to know about Jackson Mthembu’s replacement

By Andrea Chothia27-01-2021 12:57

Ramaphosa has appointed Khumbudzo Ntshavheni as the acting minister in the presidency following the sad passing of Jackson Mthembu.

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Mzansi reacts to Rasta’s painting of Jackson Mthembu

By Erene Roux26-01-2021 11:09

Celebrity painter Lebani Sirenje, otherwise known as Rasta, has had a go at painting the late minister Jackson Mthembu.

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Jackson Mthembu: ‘Representative of a great generation’ mourned

By Dan Meyer25-01-2021 12:39

Deputy President David Mabuza said that Mthembu stood ‘for truth and nothing less’, and hailed his determination to respond to adversity.

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Jackson Mthembu’s nurse recalls his final moments

By Thabo Baloyi25-01-2021 07:18

The nurse who treated the late Jackson Mthembu has paid an emotional tribute to him, sharing some of their warm exchanges, prior to his death

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‘No mask, no respect’: Mpumalanga Premier breaks law at Mthembu funeral

By Tom Head24-01-2021 18:15

One rule for them, and another for the rest of us, it seems. Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane made a mockery of mask-wearing laws on Sunday.

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‘We need more like him’: Ramaphosa gives heartfelt send-off to Mthembu

By Tom Head24-01-2021 12:26

The enormity of the void that Jackson Mthembu’s passing will leave behind has been acknowledged by Cyril Ramaphosa, who eulogised his comrade on Sunday.

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‘Mthembu works for Satan’: ANC KZN leader to be suspended for shock rant

By Tom Head24-01-2021 09:43

This, by all accounts, is bang out of order. A regional ANC leader – Khabo Nene – has been heard berating Jackson Mthembu after his death.

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Hamba Kahle Mkhonto: Jackson Mthembu to be laid to rest in Emalahleni Sunday

By Riyaz Patel24-01-2021 05:05

The funeral service of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu will get underway at 09:00 Sunday at the Roman Catholic Church near his home in Ackerville Township, eMalahleni in Mpumalanga.

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Jackson Mthembu memorial service postponed to 25 January

By Cheryl Kahla23-01-2021 13:47

The memorial service was originally planned Saturday but was postponed in accordance with the family’s wishes.

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Jackson Mthembu to be honoured with official, category 1, funeral

By Andrea Chothia22-01-2021 16:51

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu sadly passed away on Thursday due to COVID-19 related complications.

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Jackson Mthembu, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris dominate Google search queries this week

By Cheryl Kahla22-01-2021 13:20

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ inauguration, the passing of Jackson Mthembu and Dr Death Wouter Basson made headlines this week.

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Jackson Mthembu’s doctor killed in Netcare helicopter crash

By Thabo Baloyi22-01-2021 07:09

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu succumbed to COVID-19 on the same day one of his doctors was killed in a Netcare helicopter crash

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‘If you see a man in red overalls, run!’ Six times Jackson Mthembu made us laugh

By Tom Head21-01-2021 18:26

Amongst the tributes for Jackson Mthembu today, many have mentioned his sense of humour. Boy, could he make us laugh – even when he wasn’t trying…

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ANC remembers Jackson Mthembu: ‘A great loss to SA and our movement’

By Andrea Chothia21-01-2021 18:19

ANC Deputy SG Jessie Duarte said members are still reeling from the shock following the tragic passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu.

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Jackson Mthembu: Emotional Duarte slams ‘COVID conspiracy theories’

By Tom Head21-01-2021 16:44

Jessie Duarte, the ANC’s Deputy SG, briefed the media following Jackson Mthembu’s death: She is fuming with those sharing COVID-19 ‘conspiracy theories’.

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RIP Jackson Mthembu, 1958 – 2021: The ‘fearless and friendly’ minister

By Tom Head21-01-2021 15:55

Jackson Mthembu, whose life was tragically cut short on Thursday, has had quite the journey. Here, we celebrate the minister for what he achieved.

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‘Death be not proud’: Tributes pour in for late Jackson Mthembu

By Dan Meyer21-01-2021 15:46

Mthembu was known for his warm sense of humour and ability to find common ground across the benches. Tributes have poured in for ‘a giant’.

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Breaking: Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has died

By Andrea Chothia21-01-2021 15:10

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu – an exemplary leader according to the president – has sadly passed on due to COVID-19 related complications.

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Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu tests positive for COVID-19

By Andrea Chothia11-01-2021 17:42

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu has tested positive for COVID-19 amid the second wave. He took a test on Monday after showing symptoms.

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Mthembu blasts ‘meddling’ Steenhuisen’s Integrity Commission comments

By Dan Meyer09-12-2020 13:36

After Steenhuisen called the ANC Integrity Commission an ‘elaborate pantomime’, Mthembu has told the DA leader to mind his own business.

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Cabinet to prioritise crime fighting as violence surges around the country

By Dan Meyer05-11-2020 15:49

With violent crime affecting diverse communities across the country, Cabinet has resolved to combat the scourge with urgency.

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Infrastructure roll-out programme: Five SA projects presented to investors

By Andrea Chothia05-11-2020 15:08

These five infrastructure projects have been presented to investors. Cabinet says it has the potential to employ a large number of people.

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COVID-19 ‘complacency’ concerns NCCC ahead of Ramaphosa address

By Dan Meyer05-11-2020 13:21

Mthembu briefed the media on outcomes of NCCC meetings this week, and warned that the public must remain vigilant to stem COVID-19’s spread.

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Ending farm violence and reviving economy ‘high priorities’ – Mthembu

By Dan Meyer22-10-2020 13:24

Mthembu also warned that South Africans must remain vigilant of the threat posed by COVID-19, and must continue to follow safety protocols.

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Economic recovery tops agenda at Cabinet Lekgotla

By Thabo Baloyi07-10-2020 16:00

President Cyril Ramaphosa and government leadership including ministers and premiers are meeting to discuss a number of key issues including corruption

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