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News24 reports that National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise said at the funeral of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu on Sunday that his death should be an opportunity for citizens to re-educate themselves about the fight against Covid-19.
Modise paid tribute to Mthembu alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. Mthembu died of Covid-19-related complications on Thursday, just 10 days after testing positive for the disease, at Netcare Milpark Hospital. His nurse, Sister Mavis Mahlakoane, told those gathered at the funeral that efforts had been made to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful. During his eulogy, Ramaphosa thanked the healthcare workers who had treated Mthembu, saying "You did everything you could." Ramaphosa pointed out that Mthembu has been at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19: "As the Minister of the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu was the public face of communication around Covid-19. Jackson Mthembu carried our message of compassion and unity across the nation." "When we found ourselves close to despair, he offered hope. When our nation’s sprits were down and flagging, he was one of those who lifted them. He brought clarity, certainty and utmost professionalism to every task he was assigned," Ramaphosa told the mourners.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Nicole McCain at News24
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