“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,” President Ramaphosa #RIPJacksonMthembu
We are deeply saddened and lost for words on the passing of Cde Jackson Mthembu, a dear brother, comrade, and colleague for many years. In him our nation has lost a selfless soldier. We extend love and condolences to his family. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Deputy President David Mabuza
There goes a man who epitomized human decency. Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Minister Jackson Mthembu and to his colleagues in the ANC and government. The Social Justice community has lost a partner. May his kind soul #RIP #RIPJacksonMthembu - Prof Thuli Mandonsela
I am deeply saddened by the news that Minister Jackson Mthembu has passed away. On behalf of the Western Cape Government, I extend my condolences to his family and friends, and to the ANC. May he rest in peace. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Premier Alan Winde
I am so sad to hear about the passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu. A genuinely humble, warm, fun, professional man. My deepest condolences to the Mthembu family, friends and comrades during this devastating time. Thank you kind sir. rest well now. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Leanne Manas
We live in difficult moments #RIPJacksonMthembu - KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala
A giant tree has fallen. A communicator par excellence, and an even better man. He was always friendly and shall be missed for his kind and generous spirit. Rest well my brother, Jackson Mthembu. Our deepest love and condolences goes to the Mthembu family in this painful time. - Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize
When the spear was blunt #RIPJacksonMthembu will sharpen it
When debates where directionless, he will direct the debate
When anger was the order of the day, he’ll bring order and stability
We indeed lost a cadre and it will take us time to lift again these revolutionary banners - MEC Panyaza Lesufi
Shattered by the news of the passing of our dear Comrade Jackson Mthembu. An activist and life-long champion of freedom and democracy who defended our Constitution to the very end. Lala ngoxolo, Mvelase. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Gauteng Premier David Makhura
I'm only just hearing of Minister Mthembu's death. A devastating loss. He was a good and kind man. Always so friendly in our interactions. He had integrity and vulnerability which is so rare in our politics. May his family and loved ones find comfort and peace. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Dr Sthembile Mbete
We are battling to come to terms with your departure Comrade Mthembu. We were hopeful that you were recovering well. Hambe kahle Mvelase #RIPJacksonMthembu - Dr Reginah Mhaule, Deputy Minister for the Department of Basic Education
Fare thee well Comrade Mthembu. - Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula
Orlando Pirates Football Club mourn the sad and untimely passing of iBhakaniya elikhulu, Minister Jackson Mthembu. We at Orlando Pirates remember uMvelase for the affable gentleman he was. - Orlando Pirates Football Club
UMP wishes to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Mpumalanga born politician Minister Jackson Mthembu. #RIPJacksonMthembu - University of Mpumalanga
Politics aside @JacksonMthembu_ was a joyful fellow, a good brother to some of us who spent time with him and a brave man #RIPJacksonMthembu - Mzilikazi was Afrika
Some people are able to reach out across political aisles, they are able to change the atmosphere in a room, they are honest and humble. Min Mthembu was such a man. I am still shocked. Condolences to his family and to the ANC. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Mmusi Maimane
Be grateful every second of every day that you get to spend with the people you love. Life is so very precious. — Mandy Hale #RIPJacksonMthembu - Wenzile Madonsela Msimanga
Loyal, hardworking, committed and a friend for life - this is how those who knew and worked closely with Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu remembered him. | #RIPJacksonMthembu - News24
What an incredibly kind and consummate professional. Someone that young government communicators could learn a lot from. He never lost his cool no matter how hard the question was to answer. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Chriselda Lewis
#RIPJacksonMthembu Jackson Mthembu never beefed with anyone. Always did his job when he had to. He was a man of peace. May his soul rest in ETERNAL PEACE! - Xolani Ngcobo
I'll never forget the time minister Jackson Mthembu asked me to take a picture of him standing with the president!
Yoh the way he insisted I was laughing. Phumla ngo xolo tata ka Thuli. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Athi Mtongana
Wallowing in sadness after learning about the passing of Minister #JacksonMthembu. He was a good human being.
#RIPJacksonMthembu - Thembalethu Seyisi
Freedom of expression. "You write many stories that we don't agree with, but rest assured, we will defend your right to write those stories as ANC." - Jackson Mthembu #RIPJacksonMthembu - Monwabisi Kete
Another pillar, another stalwart has fallen. He took the nation into his confidence on so many journeys of his life. #RIPJacksonMthembu Oh, Covid. How very sad. - Ferial Haffajee
I'm so sad to hear of the passing of Ntate Jackson Mthembu. May his soul rest in power.... I am praying for the entire family. May you gather the strength to come through this loss. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Iman Rappetti
Sad news on the passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu. One of the sweetest and funniest Comrades I know and also had one of the most infectious laughs. Such a humble soul. Condolences to the Mthembu Family. RIPJacksonMthembu - Dudu Zuma-Sambudla
Goodnight grootman. - Julius Malema
The EFF is deeply saddened by the passing of Comrade Jackson Mthembu. We join all South Africans in prayer for the family to be comforted during this difficult time. May his soul rest in revolutionary and perfect peace. - EFF
#RIPJacksonMthembu, a constant reminder of our fragility and vulnerability to this virus. Its not the number of infections anymore but the number of friends, colleagues and loved ones who have left us. - Khandani Msibi
I am deeply saddened by the news that Minister Jackson Mthembu has passed away. On behalf of the Western Cape Government, I extend my condolences to his family and friends, and to the ANC. May he rest in peace. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Precious Moloi Motsepe
The absolute shock on the passing of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu Broken heart just devastating. What an man with Ubuntu. May he rest in eternal peace as I send my condolences to his family, friends and to the people of our country. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Thami Ngobeni
#JacksonMthembu was one of the first ANC officials not in Govt, that I met back in 1994. He could be trusted to execute any task with complete conviction. Supported us unconditionally. Exemplary human being regardless of ones age, standing, colour. #RIPJacksonMthembu - Zelda la Grange, Former Private Secretary to Tata Nelson Mandela
The Ronnie Mamoepa Foundation has learnt with great shock and sadness about the untimely passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu. We would like to express our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues as well as the many South Africans who put their faith in his diligent work.
What a great loss! I write with a heavy heart and sorrow "mngani wam" as you would call me, i never thought I would pay tribute to you in this manner and so soon. - Lumko Mtimde, Special Advisor for the Minister Mthembu
Organised business mourns the passing today of Jackson Mthembu – one of South Africa’s hardest-working Ministers and a reliable social partner to engage with. May his soul Rest in Peace - Sipho M Pityana, President of Busines Unity South Africa (Complete tribute on BUSA website)
I am devastated by his untimely and early demise; a comrade a good 20 years younger than me. Hamba Kahle, comrade and friend. - Ronnie Kasrils (Complete tribute on Daily Maverick)
The Competition Commission extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved Mthembu family, government and the people of South Africa following the untimely passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu this week.
The June and Andrew Mlangeni Foundation is saddened to learn about Cde Jackson Mthembu’s passing and would like to express the organizations heartfelt condolences to the late Comrade Jackson Mthembu’s wife, children, family, the community of Emalahleni, friends, colleagues in Government and Comrades.
A Farewell Note to the Honorable Minister Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu 5 June 1958-21 January 2021 by Mr Hanief Ebrahim
The ANC's Progressive Business Forum (PBF) would like to convey to you our deepest sympathies at the untimely passing of Jackson. No amount of words can describe what you must be enduring at this time and our hearts go out to you and the family now more than ever.
On behalf of the B-BBEE ICT Sector Council, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to Minister Mthembu's family, his wife sis Thembi and his children.
I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your Minister in the Presidency, Mr. Jackson Mthembu. I have noticed the outpouring of condolences from all over the world. This speaks volumes of a great South African. Your nation has truly lost a remarkable public servant. Also we, as Rheinmetall, lost a partner in South Africa, one of our home market.
The South African Breweries (SAB) wishes to extend its deepest condolences on the passing of Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu. We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Presidency as it works to recover from this tragic loss.
Now that your heart has ceased to beat. In no time constrained by the protocols of our times we will bid farewell to you, hearts heavy with sorrow, eyes full of tears. Tribute by Nomfanelo Kota - ANC Caucus Spokesperson
I wish to convey my, and my colleagues’, deep and sincere condolences on the passing of the Honourable Minister Jackson Mthembu. I did not have the pleasure of meeting him directly, but his legacy and reputation preceded him, and he will be missed. - Mitchell Slape, Massmart
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing on of Minister Jackson Mthembu, Minister in the Presidency, yesterday 21 January 2021. Minister Mthembu was a giant of a man. - Pastor Ray McCauly, Rhema Ministries
Awqaf SA is deeply saddened to receive the news of the passing of political activist, humanitarian, freedom fighter and Minister in the Presidency, comrade Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu - Haroon Kalla, Awqaf SA
The Teddy Bear Foundation joins the country in mourning the loss of the Minister who lost the fight against Covid19 yesterday. Minister Jackson Mthembu was an exemplary and a diligent civil servant, he was an exemplar of the spirit of ‘Batho Pele”.
Uber is saddened at the news of the passing away of Minister Jackson Mthembu. On behalf of Uber, I offer deepest condolences to Minster Mthembu’s family, comrades, and colleagues in the Presidency of South Africa. - Frans Hiemstra, Uber
The Muslim Judicial Council, MJC (SA) would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere condolences on the passing of a friend and comrade, Minister Jackson Mthembu. Comrade Mthembu was indeed a pillar of justice and man of the people. - Shaykh Zaid Dantie, Muslim Judicial Council
Like millions of my fellow South Africans, I received with deep shock and sorrow the news of the untimely passing of Minister in the Presidency, Mr Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu. - Dr Iqbal Survé, Sekunjalo Investment Holdings
Global Citizen has the honour to write to you albeit under these very unfortunate circumstances. Comrade Jackson Mthembu was an honourable and hard working struggle Stewart who was an inspiration to all of us.
We were deeply saddened by the tragic death of Minister Jackson Mthembu. A deeply committed leader and a man of integrity, he worked tirelessly for the people of our country. - South African Jewish Board of Deputies
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu and wish to express our condolences to the Office of the President, his family, his organisation, the African National Congress and the entire South African people to whom he dedicated his life towards freedom and democracy for black people since the dark days of apartheid until his untimely passing. - Kagiso Media
It was with profound shock and deep sadness that my family and I learnt of the passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu. We have been reeling as a family from our own Covid nightmare this holiday season and the untimely passing of this truly remarkable man has made us reflect on our own mortality and the things which are important in life. - Michael Currin
On behalf of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, South Africa Office, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, the Presidency and the African National Congress, on the untimely passing of Minister Jackson Mthembu.
On behalf of the MTN Group Board and its executive management, I’d like to extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu.
Where do I start? Bab’ Mthembu, you were not only the head of communications but also a father I had a pleasure of working with during my time at the African National Congress' (ANC) department of information and publicity. - Senzeni Ngubane
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