Johannesburg – Business giant and former president of the Azanian People’s Organisation (Azapo) Khehla Mthembu passed away this morning due to Covid-related complications.
Mthembu, a father of eight, was admitted at Chris-Hani Baragwanath Hospital on June 27.
His son, Qiniselani Mthembu, confirmed the news saying the family will share more information and funeral details as soon as they become available.
Mthembu, 67, was born in Soweto in January 1954.
He was the fourth of six children.
He matriculated at Orlando West High.
Tributes have poured in on social media:
💔💔💔 💔 woke up to very sad news that a brother I called my President, a path finder, Leader, Makwavo is no more. I have no words. RIP… Khehla Mthembu. pic.twitter.com/aEKn8ijhMt
— Dr.Hlengani Mathebula,PHD (@Hlengane) July 7, 2021
Rest in peace Khehla Mthembu,the former President of Azapo,a staunch member of Bethesda Methodist Church and distinguished businessman. pic.twitter.com/d2DnFHzjdA
— Motshoane Mabena (@MotshoaneMabena) July 7, 2021
Family Statement: Passing of Mr Khehla Mthembu.@Qhakaza @Lwaz_ @ZC_Mthembu@JnrBeats @BantuHolomisa@Hlengane @lupingcayisa @AzapoLimpopo pic.twitter.com/9ypdlFCu76
— KingKan (@Afurakan) July 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/lupingcayisa/status/1412733811394330624?s=20
AZAPOLimpopo conveys its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late former AZAPO President Ntate Khehla Mthembu.
Ntate Mthembu was the third President of AZAPO and an outstanding freedom fighter whom led resistance against the Apartheid regime.#RIPNtateMthembu pic.twitter.com/tnoIPLJKAr
— AZAPO LIMPOPO (@AzapoLimpopo) July 7, 2021
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