Jackson Mthembu is a former South African politician who worked closely with Cyril Ramaphosa and Jacob Zuma.
Jackson Mthembu had a long-running political career.
He was an anti-apartheid activist who was part of the liberation struggle in SouthAfrica.
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He was the Minister in The Presidency in charge of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation until his demise.
How old was Jackson Mthembu?
The late politician was 62 years old at the time of his demise.
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He was born on 5th June 1958 and took his last breath on 21st January 2021.
Where was Jackson Mthembu from?
The late politician was from Schoongezicht farm, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
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He was born and raised in Mpumalanga province.
His mother’s name is Mama Rosie Nantoni Mthembu.
Educational background
The late political leader started his schooling at Schoongezicht American Board Primary School.
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He also went to Kromkrans Farm School at some point.
After his primary education, he joined Elukhanyisweni Secondary School in Emalahleni.
He was a student leader in high school.
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He later joined the University of Fort Hare for higher studies.
He was expelled from the university in 1980 due to hisanti-apartheid activism.
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He was a student leader during the 1976 students' uprisings when he was at Elukhanyisweni Secondary School.
His role in studentpoliticswas felt in the 1970s.
He was an outspoken anti-apartheid activist in his university years.
Former ANC Chief Whip and his wife on the red carpet at the State of the Nation Address 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: @Gallo Images/ Ziyaad DouglasSource: Getty Images
He was detained and tortured in the 1980s for his activism efforts.
The harassment from the security forces pushed him into internal exile in Soweto and Alexandra in Gauteng.
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In 1990, political parties in SA were unbanned.
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He became the head of Emalahleni branch of the African National Congress (ANC).
He became the official ANC spokesperson in Mpumalanga from 1990 to 1994.
He also served in various capacities in the party.
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In 2014, he rejoined Parliament as the Chair of the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs.
From 2016 to 2019, he was the Chief Whip of the ANC.
After the 2019 elections, he was appointed as the Minister in The Presidency by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
He was in charge of the Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
Between April and June 2020, Minister Jackson Mthembu was the acting Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.
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Who was Jackson Mthembu’s wife?
Thembi Mthembu was ANC’s Jackson Mthembu’s wife.
Shepassed awayon 14th April 2022.
How old was Jackson Mthembu’s wife?
She was 51 years old at the time of her demise.
How many children did Jackson Mthembu have?
The late minister had six children.
His firstborn daughter passed away in 2019 in a suspected suicide.
Demise
The formerminister passed awayon 21st January 2021 at 62.
He died due to COVID-19 complications.
He contracted COVID-19 on 11th January 2022 and was on medical care until his demise.
President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed his demise to the public.
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He waslaid to restin Emalahleni in Mpumalanga.
After the minister’s death, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni became Jackson Mthembu’s replacement in an acting capacity.
Trivia
Jackson Mthembu was one of South Africa’s most respected political leaders.
He died after contracting COVID-19 and is fondly remembered by friends, family, and South African citizens.
The lateMandelawas the first black president of South Africa.
The revolutionary leader suffered for decades to liberate his people from colonialism.
She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication and a Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kenyatta University.
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In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She received the Writer of the Year awards in 2023 and 2024.
In 2024, she completed the Google News Initiative course.
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