COVID-19 related complications - The African Mirror

Jul

31

2021

Tributes for SA actor, filmmaker

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SHONA Ferguson was one of South Africa’s biggest contributors to the film industry, and his untimely death has left a large hole, his friends and fans have said. Tributes poured in from fans, fellow acting colleagues and industry members - all of whom said the actor was someone who led some of the country’s filming industry to success and opened doors for others. Ferguson died in Johannesburg at the age of 47 from Covid-19 related complications. “The loss of great industry contributor is something that we can never get used to. An iconic man, who led the…

Jul

29

2021

By The African Mirror

Senior Gauteng official succumbs to COVID-19

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER FAITH Mazibuko, the Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, has paid tribute to Sipho Thanjekwayo, the acting head of her department, who has passed on due to COVID-19 related complications. “We are shattered by the passing away of Acting HOD Thanjekwayo. His passing away is a great loss for the Gauteng Provincial Government. His selfless contribution in bettering the lives of the people of Gauteng will never be forgotten. The safety and security fraternity in the province will certainly miss his inputs in ensuring a safer environment for our communities. He was very passionate about the department oversight…

Jul

17

2021

By The African Mirror

Tsepo Tshola – the village pope sleeps tonight

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER AFRICAN legend musician, composer Tsepo Tshola was more than a musician or a sweet baritone voice that entertained millions over the past five decades. Tshola (68), who passed away after a battle with COVID-19, was many things to many people. He helped many couples to celebrate their climax of their love - by tying the knot. Lots of couples danced to this music on their wedding day. Party-goers and music festival revellers danced into the night to his famous compositions. Many families who lost their loved ones turned to Tshola’s smooth baritone for comfort. He was, as…

Jul

15

2021

By The African Mirror

COVID-19 claims the life of Africa’s music legend

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER TSHEPO Tshola, the legendary songwriter and musician, has passed away in hospital from COVID-19 related complications. The death of Tshola (68), who was born in Lesotho but made his name in South Africa and throughout the African continent, has sent shockwaves throughout the music industry. In SA, fans of Tshola, popularly known as the “Village Pope” or “Black Moses”, have started to celebrate the life and times of man who started his career with Sankomota, a Lesotho-based music group. The SA government has paid tribute to Tshola. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and…

Jul

12

2021

By The African Mirror

Ex-cabinet minister, board chair succumbs to COVID-19

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER DR BEN Ngubane, a prominent South African who was a former cabinet minister, provincial premier, diplomat and ex-chair of Eskom and SABC boards has died from COVID-19 related complications. Ngubane, 79, passed away this morning at a hospital in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. While his last prominent positions were those as chair of the boards of Eskom and the SABC, Ngubane was also premier of KwaZulu-Natal, the minister of arts and culture as well as South Africa’s ambassador to Japan. Ngubane died at the Melomed Richards Bay Hospital. The institution’s manager Randal Pedro said: “It is with regret…