Ramaphosa was delivering the eulogy at Mboweni’s funeral at the Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen, Limpopo.Mboweni was 65 when he passed away
He served as the country’s first Labour Minister after his appointment by the late former President, Nelson Mandela and was South Africa’s first black Govenor of the nation’s Reserve Bank. “We have lost a respected leader, friend, comrade, teacher, mentor and compatriot. He was known by many names to many different people: Comrade Tito, Uncle Tito, national breadwinner, unpaid impresario for lucky star, the Duke of Magoebaskloof. He was larger than life because he led such a big life and touched the lives of many people.”Ramaphosa says Mboweni taught politicians that a leader can serve the people with integrity, leading by example during a dark period of state capture.
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