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Condolences pour in following Jackson Mthembu’s family tragedy

8y By Kwanele Mathebula

Condolences for African National Congress Chief Whip, Jackson Mthembu’s family have been pouring in following his family tragedy. The politician announced on social media that his eldest daughter, Khwezi Mthembu committed suicide in their home in Cape Town.

Image: ANC Parliament Twitter

https://twitter.com/JacksonMthembu_/status/1108234005483266048

His office released a statement.

https://twitter.com/ANCParliament/status/1108265019865739264

South Africans have taken to social media to express their messages of condolences to Jackson and his family.

https://twitter.com/Museveni_Ingudu/status/1108260052840919040
https://twitter.com/Qokanho/status/1108254515562774528

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https://twitter.com/LeboMokwena/status/1108239867169906688
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https://twitter.com/FloMasebe/status/1108255504638316544
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