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eNCA | “The Presidency mourns the passing of Ronnie Mamoepa”: confirmed

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• Editor’s note: This is a developing story. We will bring you updates as more information becomes available.

JOHANNESBURG – Ronnie Mamoepa, the spokesman for Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, died on Saturday, 22 July, 2017, at 23h15.

The news was confirmed by The Presidency on twitter. Mr Mamoepa served as Spokesperson for the Deputy President, since 2014. “This is a great loss to me personally, to The Presidency and government at large,” said Deputy President Ramaphosa.

Mamoepa was admitted to hospital and underwent surgery last month, following an undisclosed illness.

The veteran government communications official was well-known in media circles.

He was also a spokesperson for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma when she was Home Affairs minister.

Other positions held include head of communications for the ANC Regional Executive Committee and as head of communications and spokesperson for the first Gauteng Premier, Tokyo Sexwale, between 1994 and 1996.

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Mamoepa also served as a member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.

Prior to this, he served as chief director of communications for both Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma before being transferred to the Department of International Relations and Co-operation.

Deputy President Ramaphosa expressed his is condlences to Mr Mamoepa’s family and freinds.

Deputy President Ramaphosa expressed his is condlences to Mr Mamoepa’s family and freinds. (The Presidency.gov / screenshot)

“However, our thoughts are firstly and foremost with Ronnie’s wife, Audrey, his children and his siblings. I offer my sincere condolences to Ronnie’s relatives, friends, comrades and colleagues who have suffered the loss of someone who was much loved and respected across our country and beyond.  We shall miss him greatly.”

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