By President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the family of the late former Governor and Minister Dr Tito Mboweni (65), who sadly passed away after a short illness.
Mboweni during his retirement days entertained the country on social media with his trademark cooking that always had huge pieces of garlic in them. People always looked forward to his not so good cooking, which provided insight on the politician’s down time.
Many South Africans woke up to the shocking news of the passing of Mboweni after his family confirmed his death on Saturday, 12 October 2024.
The Mboweni family sad they are devastated by the passing of the former Governor who died in hospital in Johannesburg after a short illness on Saturday night surrounded by his loved ones.
President Ramaphosa expressed sadness on the passing of Tito Mboweni, he said Dr Mboweni was the democratic South Africa’s first Minister of Labour from 1994 to 1999 in the Cabinet of Founding President Nelson Mandela.
“Given his sense of vitality and energetic and affable engagement with fellow South Africans, Dr Mboweni’s passing at 65 comes as a shock. We have lost a leader and compatriot who has served our nation as an activist, economic policy innovator and champion of labour rights.
As Governor and Finance Minister, he had a sharp focus on fiscal discipline and economic transformation. Tito Mboweni distinguished himself in different strategic roles in the private sector and was a flag bearer in global forums for our economy and developing economies more broadly.
He conducted himself with expert rigour while maintaining the personable touch that made him a social media star and ambassador for Modjadjiskloof’s culinary traditions. His passing is a great loss. May his soul rest in peace,” said Cyril Ramaphosa.
Dr Tito Mboweni served as Governor of the South African Reserve Bank for a decade from 1999. From 2018 to 2021, Dr Mboweni served as Minister of Finance in the administration led by President Ramaphosa.
The Mboweni family has since requested for privacy during this difficult time as they come to terms with the enormous loss.
Further details will be released over the few days.
