Veteran politician Tito Mboweni, a former anti-apartheid activist recognized for his fiscal responsibility and contributions to shaping South Africa’s labor laws, passed away on Saturday at the age of 65, according to a government announcement.
“President Ramaphosa extends his condolences to Dr. Mboweni’s family and friends following his death after a brief illness,” the presidency stated.
Ramaphosa expressed that Mboweni’s “vitality and engaging presence” made his passing at such a young age all the more shocking.
Mboweni died on Saturday evening, surrounded by loved ones, as confirmed by his family.
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During the apartheid years, he lived in exile in neighboring Lesotho from 1980 until his return to South Africa in 1990.
Over his decades-long political career, Mboweni has been widely praised as the architect of South Africa’s post-apartheid labor legislation.
Following the country’s first all-race elections in 1994, which marked the end of apartheid rule, he served as Minister of Labour from 1994 to 1998.
From 1999 to 2009, Mboweni held the position of Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
In 2018, he assumed his final cabinet portfolio before retiring from public service in 2021, taking charge of the country’s finance ministry.
During this time, he played a crucial role in stabilizing the economy, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Throughout his career, he also held various roles in the private sector.
In his later years, Mboweni endeared himself to South Africans with his humorous cooking content, frequently sharing meal recipes and engaging with people on social media.
The African National Congress described his life as a testament to sacrifice, dedication, and selfless service to the people of South Africa.
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