He was loved for his social media quirk and banter. Unlike the supposed uptight politicians, he shared parts of his character in every post. But for the past months, social media has not had a taste of his unconventional recipes drenched in tomato sauce and garlic clove infused dishes. South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the passing of former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Labour and Finance Minister Dr Tito Mboweni at the age of 65.

REST IN PEACE

In a statement, the president said he was deeply saddened by the passing of former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Labour and Finance Minister Dr Mboweni. "President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the family and friends of Dr Mboweni who has passed away following a short illness,' said Ramaphosa. "Dr Mboweni was the democratic South Africa's first Minister of Labour from 1994 to 1999 in the Cabinet of Founding President Nelson Mandela. He served as Governor of the South African Reserve Bank for a decade, starting in 1999. From 2018 to 2021, Dr Mboweni served as Minister of Finance in the administration led by President Ramaphosa.'

VALUED

The president added how Mboweni had a vitality, energetic and affable engagement with fellow South Africans and how his 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,' said Ramaphosa. "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.'