{"id":235820,"date":"2021-09-09T14:35:46","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T13:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=235820"},"modified":"2023-02-15T17:32:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T16:32:32","slug":"jackson-mthembu-biography-qualifications-and-achievements-at-his-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/jackson-mthembu-biography-qualifications-and-achievements-at-his-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Jackson Mthembu Biography, Qualifications and Achievements At His Age"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jackson Mthembu (born June 5th, 1958) is a former South African politician who worked closely with President Cyril Ramaphosa and former president Jacob Zuma.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A life-long champion of freedom and democracy, Jackson Mthembu was an exemplary leader who played pivotal roles in the African National Congress. He was in charge of the rebuilding process of the party structures in some regions in Mpumalanga. Having made huge contributions to the country’s liberation struggles, the late politician was appointed to many strategic and leadership positions during his lifetime. He was a former Mpumalanga Roads and Transport MEC. He also served as the ANC’s national spokesperson.<\/p>\n

In May 2014, Mthembu became a member of the parliament for a second time. He was appointed Minister in the Presidency by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa<\/a> in May 2019. His political achievements in the post-apartheid era speak volumes despite the much-loved comrade passing away at the age of 62 due to COVID-19 related complications.

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Summary of Jackson Mthembu’s Biography<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Full name: <\/b>Jackson Mphikwa Mthembu<\/li>\n
  • Gender: <\/b>Male<\/li>\n
  • Date of birth: <\/b>June 5th, 1958<\/li>\n
  • Place of Birth:<\/strong> Ackerville, Witbank in Eastern Transvaal (now Mpumalanga Province) in South Africa<\/li>\n
  • Date of Death:<\/strong> January 21st, 2021,<\/li>\n
  • Age at Death:<\/strong> 62<\/li>\n
  • Ethnicity: <\/b>African<\/li>\n
  • Nationality: <\/b>South African<\/li>\n
  • Zodiac Sign: <\/b>Gemini<\/li>\n
  • Sexual Orientation: <\/b>Straight<\/li>\n
  • Religion: <\/b>Christianity<\/li>\n
  • Marital Status: <\/b>Married until death<\/li>\n
  • Jackson Mthembu<\/strong>\u2019s Wife: <\/b>Thembi Mthembu<\/li>\n
  • Jackson Mthembu<\/strong>\u2019s Children: <\/b>6<\/li>\n
  • Jackson Mthembu<\/strong>\u2019s Parents:\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Siblings: <\/b>Mandla Mthembu and\u00a0Michael Mthembu<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Education:<\/strong> University of Fort Hare<\/li>\n
  • Occupation:<\/strong> Politician, anti-apartheid activist<\/li>\n
  • Political Party:<\/strong> African National Congress<\/li>\n
  • Famous for: <\/b>His political career<\/li>\n
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    Jackson Mthembu Hails From Ackerville, Witbank<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The respected political figure came into the world on June 5th, 1958, in Ackerville, Witbank in Eastern Transvaal (now known as Mpumalanga Province). His mother was Rosie Nantoni Mthembu, while his father’s identity has not been made public. Mthembu’s mother was born on January 1st, 1939, and passed away on February 26th, 2019, at 80. The late politician was brought up by his grandmother, Sarah Mthembu, and uncles in Kromkrans. The area, located between Hendrina and Carolina, in the then Transvaal, was reserved as an inhabitant for Black people.<\/p>\n

    He was introduced to hard work when he was just seven years old as he was going to farm with\u00a0his grandmother\u00a0in the mealie fields. Jackson Mthembu, who was the firstborn son of his parents, had two younger brothers named Michael Mthembu and Mandla Mthembu. Sadly, Mandla passed away<\/a> from a car accident in Witbank in September 2010. He was working in the department of public works, roads, and transport in Mpumalanga at the time of his demise. He died at the age of 40, along with two of his colleagues, who were with him at the time of the car accident.<\/p>\n

    His Educational Achievements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    As schools opened today we visited my alma matter , Elukhanyisweni High School in Emalahleni\/Witbank. The school achieved an impressive 95 . 7% in the matric pass rate . We congratulated the principal, Mr Shiba , all the teachers , learners and the SGB . pic.twitter.com\/CjfpOpydjo<\/a><\/p>\n

    — Minister Jackson Mthembu (@JacksonMthembu_) January 15, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n