Tito Mboweni Passes Away, Former Reserve Bank Governor Dies Aged 65 After Short Illness
- Former Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni has passed away in a Johannesburg hospital his family confirmed
- Mboweni, who was also a former finance minister, was admitted to hospital recently after suffering a short illness
- The family of the former Reserve Bank governor has asked for privacy during this difficult time
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Former Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni has passed away.
The former finance minister’s family confirmed his passing earlier at the age of 65.
In a statement released by the family, they confirmed that Mboweni passed away after a short illness.
"It is with deep sadness that the Mboweni family announces the passing of former Reserve Bank governor and Minister of Finance Tito Titus Mboweni. The family is devastated by governor Mboweni's passing after a short illness.
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“He passed away in hospital in Johannesburg on Saturday night surrounded by his loved ones," the statement read.
The family has also requested privacy during this difficult time as they still come to terms with his passing.
Mboweni was one of the most popular public figures, often entertaining citizens with his social media posts. His death comes weeks after another former finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, passed away.
Briefly News readers mourn Mboweni’s loss
Citizens who spoke to Briefly News paid tribute to the former minister, remembering the type of person he was. Some even fondly remembered his antics in the kitchen.
Bakang Babuseng Mantsi said:
“He had such a loveable personality. ❤️May his soul rest in peace.”
Susan Forret added:
“He was one of the few good people. R I P.”
Emmanuel Chakwiya said:
“RIP😭 he was a man of integrity.”
Shima Moabelo added:
“RIP Mr Fish. You taught us how to prepare tin fish.”
Tebello William said:
“At the time he was a minister, the value of rand was powerful. Your journey in life was so adorable. May your soul rest in peace. You played a good role. Salute.”
Nonoza Sithole added:
“I remember when he was appointed Chairman at one of my former jobs. He brought such fancy office furniture for his office that made our office furniture look like public school desks😆 May his soul RIP.”
Former Johannesburg mayor remembers Mboweni
Following Mboweni’s passing, Briefly News reported how former City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Mpho Phalatse paid tribute to him.
Phalatse took to social media to share a photo of her with the former Reserve Bank governor, saying he was his usual chirpy self the last time they met.
Mboweni’s death sent shock waves across the country as it came weeks after the death of another former finance minister, Pravin Gordhan.
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Source: Briefly News
