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President @CyrilRamaphosa has, as a mark of reverence, designated the funeral of struggle stalwart and Ambassador Yasmin "Jessie" Duarte, as a Special Official Funeral Category 2, which will be held on Sunday, 17 July 2022. #JessieDuarte #RIPJessieDuarte
Today we woke to the news of the sad passing of our dear comrade & sister in struggle, Ms Jessie Duarte. We bow our heads to salute her immense contribution to the struggle for freedom, as well as her dedication to building a democratic South Africa. We are poorer without her. - Deputy President David Mabuza
“Fare yee well ANC DSG Jessie Duarte. You have fought a good fight and run a good race in the service of the Almighty and our people. Your caring , revolutionary and tenacious spirit will live on. Condolences to the family” Minister Fikile Mbalula
Ms Jessie Duarte had such a meteoric rise in SA politics, she will be sorely missed. May her soul rest in peace. - Bantu Holomisa
Premier @David_Makhura extends condolences on the passing of Yasmin “Jessie” Duarte #RIPJessieDuarte - Premier David Makhura
Rest in peace, Jessie Duarte. You’ve fought a good fight. My condolences to the Duarte and Dangor families. - Minister Patricia de Lille
It’s with great sadness! It’s sad when one never hears of anything about ones health but such sudden news! Rest In Peace Jessie Duarte you did your part! It’s in the hands of the next generations now you fought for your own future as a youth! - Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane expresses her deepest condolences to the family and friends of Yasmin ' Jessie' Duarte, upon learning of the devastating news of her passing on Sunday, 17 July 2022. Cde Duarte was a tour de force who was central to SA's transformation efforts. - Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
A Cadre of rare quality - Cde Jessie Duarte, you remained principled and dedicated to the ANC until the last minute of your life. Farewell, you ran your race and accomplished your life mission. You shall never be forgotten - Premier Sihle Zikalala
The embassy of the State of Palestine received with sadness the news and mourns the passing of Comrade Yasmin ‘Jessie’ Duarte, @MYANC's Deputy Secretary General and a freedom fighter who was a firm supporter of Palestine and its just course. #RIPJessieDuarte - Embassy of the State of Palestine in South Africa
We have been deeply saddened to hear that Comrade Jessie Duarte has passed away. We send heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and comrades. #RIP #JessieDuarte - Mandela Foundation
The Thabo Mbkeki Foundation learnt with deep sadness of the passing of the ANC Secretary-General Jessie Duarte in the early hours of this morning. She was a stalwart of our liberation movement. Our country is poorer without her - Thabo Mbeki Foundation
The Embassy of #Algeria is deeply saddened by the passing on of Ms Yasmin "Jessie" Duarte, Deputy Secretary General of @MYANC, who succumbed to a battle with cancer on 17 July 2022. Our heartfelt and deepest condolences to the Duarte and Dangor families. - Embassy of Algeria in South Africa
