Who is jackson mthembu

In a minute telephonic interview with the South African Press Association, Mthembu passionately defended Malema, before bursting into song. In , a despondent Mthembu opened up about his son's drug abuse. His firstborn son from a previous marriage had been addicted since he was years-old, Mthembu said at the time.

He urged South Africans to unite in the fight against drugs. In , Mthembu was shot and injured in an apparent armed robbery in Witbank. He was hospitalised for 10 days. In , he told News24 that he still had nightmares about the shooting.

So far, not a single ANC chief whip has served a full term. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Tuesday, October 26, Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Privacy Policy. He died on 21 January He was 62 years old. He was married to his wife Thembi Mthembu, a nurse. He was previously married to his first wife the late Pinkie S.

Mthembu has six children; two daughters and four sons. His eldest daughter, with his first wife the late Pinkie S. Jackson, Khwezi Mthembu committed suicide on 19 March aged Jackson Mthembu died on 21 January , at the age of 62 due to Covid related complications. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss. Minister Mthembu was an exemplary leader, an activist and life-long champion of freedom and democracy. He was a much-loved and greatly respected colleague and comrade, whose passing leaves our nation at a loss.