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Aug

2021

Loving tributes as Shona Ferguson is laid to rest

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE life and times of actor and filmmaker Shona Ferguson, who died recently due to COVID-19 complications were celebrated in a special and emotional way as he was laid to rest in Johannesburg today. Ferguson’s widow Connie, their children, brothers and colleagues in the film industry paid warm tributes to him, describing him as a loving father, a dedicated family man. His daughter Lesedi Masilo-Ferguson recalled the love and laughter that Ferguson shared with her and the family. “You could either hear or smell him. We lost a very special piece of our heart …To the original…

Jul

2021

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Tributes for SA music legend Steve Kekana

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH African have paid wonderful tributes to Steve Kekana, the musical legend who has passed away from COVID-19 complications. Kekana (63) recorded over 40 music albums in his career, was a winner of many music awards and a lecturer at the University of South Africa. The South African government offered its condolences to Kekana. https://twitter.com/GovernmentZA/status/1410653308398809092?s=20 Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said SA has lost an icon. “ South Africa today lost one of its icons, a legend and a brilliant artist, Ntate Steve Kekana. May he Rest In Peace,” he said. Action SA president Herman Mashaba said: “We…

Apr

2021

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Tributes for ANC MP, who died of COVID-19

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER Jacqueline Mofokeng, the ANC MP who succumbed to COVID-19 complications, 24 hours after her daughter succumbed to the same, has been praised by presiding officers of Parliament and her colleagues in the ANC. Mofokeng, 62, died at home in Centurion, where she had been in quarantine. Her daughter, Thato, 28, passed to COVID-19 at a hospital in Pretoria. Mofokeng was a former member of the Gauteng Legislature. In a joint statement, the Speaker of the National Assembly Thandi Modise and Amos Masondo, the chairperson of the National Council of Provinces described Mofokeng as an MP who served…

Jan

2021

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“Mthembu was a champion for social justice”

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER JACKSON Mthembu, the South African cabinet minister who died of COVID-19 complications was a champion for social justice for the marginalised and destitute, Deputy President David Mabuza has said. In a tribute to Mthembu at a memorial service held today, Mabuza said the minister, who was buried yesterday, was committed to freedom, human rights and democratic governance, beyond reproach. “ For him, the public service leadership role meant that in everything we do, we must never stray from our relentless pursuit of changing the lives of poor and vulnerable communities for the better. Minister Mthembu’s commitment to…

Jan

2021

By The African Mirror

South African cabinet minister dies of COVID-19

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER JACKSON Mthembu, South Africa’s minister in the Presidency, passed today from COVID-19 complications. South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa announced the passing of a man who has become the first member of his executive to die from a pandemic that has claimed over 34 000 lives in SA and infected over 1.3-million. Mthembu was the spokesperson of the government and the face of its campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of COVID-19. He hosted many media conferences where his colleagues in government outlined government programmes to combat the pandemic. Ramaphosa said: "It is with deep sorrow and…