List of COVID-19 deaths in South Africa explained

This is a list of notable people who are reported to have died from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in South Africa, as a result of infection by the virus SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

List

DateNameSexAgeNotabilityPlace of death
2020Gita RamjeeFScientist and researcher in HIV prevention.KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlanga[1]
2020Charles MajaMAffectionately known by his teledrama role Big Boy, was a South African actorLimpopo
2020 Clarence MiniMChairperson of the Council of Medical Schemes, uMkhonto we Sizwe, AIDS activistGauteng, Johannesburg[2] [3]
2020 Dora Dunana DlaminiF57Member of the National Assembly[4]
2020Elsa JoubertFAuthorWestern Cape, Cape Town[5]
2020Gordon KegakilweMNorth West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional AffairsGauteng, Klerksdorp[6]
2020Henry Jansen M 64 [7]
2020Ricardo MthembuMMember of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and ANC provincial spokespersonKwaZulu-Natal, KwaDukuza[8]
2020Queen Noloyiso SandileFRegent of the AmaRharhabeEastern Cape, Mdantsane[9]
2020Corra DirksenMSpringboks rugby playerGauteng, Klerksdorp[10]
2020Thomas ManthataM80Anti-Apartheid activist (Delmas Treason Trial)Gauteng, Thaba Tshwane[11]
2020Alfred MtsiMMayor of Buffalo City (2015–2016)Eastern Cape, East London[12]
2020Zindzi MandelaFDaughter of Nelson Mandela.Gauteng, Johannesburg[13]
2020Moonyeenn LeeF76Casting director and talent agentGauteng, Johannesburg
2020Martha MmolaFDelegate of the National Council of Provinces[14]
2020Zamuxolo PeterM55[15]
2020Lungile PepetaMPaediatric cardiologist. Dean of health sciences at Nelson Mandela University.Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth[16] [17] [18]
2020Mac JackMNorthern Cape MEC for Education.Northern Cape, Kimberley[19]
2020Mongameli BobaniM52Former Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan MunicipalityEastern Cape, Port Elizabeth[20]
2020David BloombergM~88Former Mayor of Cape TownWestern Cape, Cape Town[21]
2020Mncedisi FiltaneM73Member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature[22]
2020Dawn LindbergFEntertainerWestern Cape, Plettenberg Bay[23]
2020Pumza DyantyiFEastern Cape MEC for Social DevelopmentEastern Cape Province[24]
2020 Gordon ForbesMTennis playerWestern Cape, Plettenberg Bay[25]
2020 Ambrose Mandvulo DlaminiMPrime Minister of EswatiniGauteng, Milpark[26]
2020 Robin JackmanM75Cricketer and radio/TV commentatorWestern Cape, Cape Town[27]
2020 Patrick Bayo MkhizeM60Black Consciousness Movement, general secretary of the Transport Retail and General Workers' UnionKwaZulu-Natal, Durban[28]
2020 Aubrey MokoapeM76Anti-apartheid activistKwaZulu-Natal, Durban[29]
2020 Nomvuzo ShabalalaF60Member of the National Assembly[30]
2021 Mluleki GeorgeM72Politician, sports administratorEastern Cape, East London[31]
2021 Johnson MlamboM81PoliticianGauteng, Johannesburg[32]
2021 Bheki NtuliM63KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety & LiaisonKwaZulu-Natal, Durban[33]
2021 Abel GabuzaM65Archbishop Coadjutor of the Archdiocese of DurbanKwaZulu-Natal, Durban[34]
2021 Marius SwartM79Executive Mayor of the George Local Municipality and Member of the National Assembly of South AfricaWestern Cape, George[35]
18 January 2021 Nombulelo HermansF51Member of the National Assembly of South Africa[36]
2021 Jackson MthembuMMinister in the Presidency of South Africa's government, and parliamentarian for the African National Congress (ANC)Gauteng, Johannesburg[37]
Marius van HeerdenM46Former SA 800 metres record holder and OlympianWestern Cape, Cape Town[38]
Kenneth MthiyaneM76Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South AfricaWestern Cape, Cape Town[39]
Percy TuckerM92Ticket booking agent, launched the world's first computerized theatre reservation system in 1971Western Cape, Cape Town[40]
Tozama MantasheF60Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (since 2014) [41]
Zwelifile Christopher NtuliM[42]
Karima BrownF54Senior South African journalistGauteng, Johannesburg[43]
Goodwill Zwelethini kaBhekuzuluM72KwaZulu-Natal, Durban[44]
Frank MdlaloseM89KwaZulu-Natal, Durban[45]
Sindisiwe van ZylF45Former Kaya FM presenter, medical doctor and life coachGauteng, Johannesburg[46]
Jacqueline MofokengF61Gauteng, Johannesburg[47]
Tshoganetso TongwaneF65Member of the National Assembly of South Africa[48]
Ben KrugerM64Actor, authorGauteng, Pretoria[49]
Taha KaraanM52Islamic scholarWestern Cape, Cape Town[50]
James Jim SkosanaM59Member of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, member of the National Assembly of South Africa[51]
Jabu MabuzaM63Businessperson and investor[52] [53]
Goolam RajahM74Manager of the South Africa national cricket team, pharmacistGauteng, Johannesburg[54]
Richard DolleyM61Cricketer, educator, and hockey administrator [55]
Steve KekanaM62Singer and songwriter[56]
Lehlo LedwabaM49Boxer Gauteng, Johannesburg[57]
Alfred Diratsagae KganareM50Member of the National Assembly of South AfricaGauteng, Johannesburg[58]
Cameron MackenzieM60Member of the National Assembly of South AfricaGauteng, Johannesburg[59]
Geoff MakhuboM53Mayor of JohannesburgGauteng, Johannesburg[60]
Lesego SemenyaM39Celebrity chef[61] [62]
Ben NgubaneM79Ambassador to Japan, Minister of Arts and Culture, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal and member of the National Assembly of South AfricaKwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay[63]
Joyce MalulekeF60Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (since 2015) [64]
Lieb BesterM72ActorGauteng, Pretoria[65]
Andre ThysseM52Boxer, boxing promoter[66]
Ian PalmerM55Soccer player, coach[67]
Lulama NtshayisaM62Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (since 2014)[68]
Shona FergusonM47Actor and producer Gauteng, Johannesburg[69]
Jacobus Frederick van WykM69Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature (2004–2013) and Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (1997–2004) Northern Cape, Steinkopf[70]
Giovanni PretoriusM49Olympic boxer[71]
John WatkinsM98CricketerKwaZulu-Natal, Durban[72]
Zanele kaMagwaza-MsibiF59Politician, leader of the National Freedom PartyKwaZulu-Natal, Durban[73]
Ockert PotgieterM55Missionary in Ukraine, Film DirectorWestern Cape, Mossel Bay[74]
Dewa MavhingaMSouthern African Director of Human Rights Watch[75]

See also

Notes and References

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  4. Web site: 2020-06-10 . Dora Dlamini: ANC MP confirmed dead on Wednesday . 2021-07-06 . The South African . en-ZA.
  5. Web site: Eloff . Herman . Iconic SA author Elsa Joubert, 97, dies of Covid-19 . 14 June 2020 . Arts . en . 14 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200614203835/https://www.news24.com/arts/literature/iconic-sa-author-elsa-joubert-97-dies-of-covid-19-20200614 . live .
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  12. Web site: Buffalo City Council Speaker Alfred Mitsi dies of COVID-19 complications . 13 July 2020 . 14 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200714014512/https://ewn.co.za/2020/07/12/buffalo-city-council-speaker-alfred-mtsi-dies-of-covid-19-complications . live .
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  19. News: Etheridge . Jenna . Northern Cape Education MEC McCollen Ntsikelelo Jack dies of Covid-19 . 12 August 2020 . News24 . 12 August 2020 . 12 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200812234454/https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/just-in-northern-cape-education-mec-mccollen-ntsikelelo-jack-dies-20200812 . live .
  20. Web site: Hunter . Qaanitah . Former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Mongameli Bobani dies . 22 November 2020 . News24 . en-US.
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  22. Web site: UDM deputy national chair, Eastern Cape MPL Mncedisi Filtane dies . 22 November 2020 . HeraldLIVE . en-ZA.
  23. News: Theatre legend Dawn Lindberg dies aged 75 . 8 December 2020 . ENCA.
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  26. Web site: Eswatini's prime minister, who tested positive for COVID-19, dies .
  27. News: SA cricket community mourns death of legendary commentator Robin Jackman . . 25 December 2020 . 25 December 2020 . 28 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201228003353/https://www.news24.com/sport/cricket/respected-cricket-commentator-robin-jackman-dies-20201225 . live.
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  29. Web site: 28 December 2020 . Messages of condolences pour in for late BCM leader Doctor Nchaupe Mokoape . 28 December 2020 . SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. . en-US.
  30. Web site: 26 December 2020 . ANC MP Nomvuzo Francisca Shabalala dies of Covid-19-related illness . 28 December 2020 . IOL . en-US.
  31. Web site: Former Thabo Mbeki loyalist, Mluleki George, dies of Covid complications . 6 January 2021 . www.iol.co.za . en.
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  33. Web site: Condolences pour in as KZN MEC Bheki Ntuli succumbs to Covid-19 . 17 January 2021 . www.msn.com.
  34. News: Vatican News . South Africa's Archbishop Gabuza is dead. Paul . Samasumo. 17 January 2021 . 17 January 2021.
  35. News: George Municipality mourns death of former mayor Marius Swart . 26 January 2021 . SABC News . 19 January 2021.
  36. Web site: ANC MP Nombulelo Hermans dies from COVID-19 complications . 23 January 2021 . ewn.co.za . en.
  37. Web site: Jackson Mthembu dies of Covid-19 related complications. 21 January 2021. www.iol.co.za. en.
  38. Web site: 2021-01-23. RIP Former SA Olympian and 800m record holder dies of Covid-19. 2021-01-26. The South African. en-ZA.
  39. Web site: 'Humble' SCA deputy president dies days after wife - both Covid-19 victims . 2021-07-09 . www.iol.co.za . en.
  40. Web site: Meiring. Pieter. 2021-02-02. Percy Tucker, the founder of Computicket dies aged 92. 2021-02-02. Cape Business News. en-US.
  41. Web site: Duma . Nkosikhona . ANC KZN mourns as 4 members die in a week, 3 of them from COVID . 2021-07-09 . ewn.co.za . en.
  42. Web site: Felix . Jason . ANC MP Tozama Mantashe dies of Covid-19 complications . 2021-07-09 . News24 . en-US.
  43. News: de Villiers . James . Karima Brown: 'A fearless commitment to having necessary conversations' . 4 March 2021 . News24.com.
  44. Web site: Makhafola. Getrude. King Goodwill Zwelithini died of Covid-19-related complications - Buthelezi. 2021-03-14. News24. en-US.
  45. Web site: KZN's first premier Frank Mdlalose passes on from COVID-19. 4 April 2021. 4 April 2021.
  46. News: Marriah-Maharaj . Jolene . Former Kaya FM host Dr Sindi van Zyl dies in hospital . 10 April 2021 . IOL.
  47. News: Mokhoali . Veronica . ANC MP JACQUELINE MOFOKENG SUCCUMBS TO COVID-19 . 22 April 2021 . Eyewitness News . 22 April 2021.
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  50. Web site: McCain . Nicole . MJC mufti Moulana Taha Karaan has died . 2021-06-25 . News24 . en-US.
  51. Web site: Parliament Mourns the Passing of Deputy Speaker Of Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, Mr James Skosana - Parliament of South Africa . 2021-07-09 . www.parliament.gov.za.
  52. News: Former Eskom chair Jabu Mabuza has died. 16 June 2021. 16 June 2021. Fin24.
  53. News: Former Eskom board chairman Jabu Mabuza dies. 16 June 2021. 16 June 2021. eNCA. 16 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210616185213/https://www.enca.com/news/former-eskom-board-chairman-jabu-mabuza-dies. dead.
  54. Web site: 2021-06-29 . Former SA manager Goolam Rajah passes away, cricket fraternity remembers 'outstanding person' . 2021-07-09 . Hindustan Times . en.
  55. Web site: staff . Sport24 . Cricket SA pays tribute to another late stalwart Richard Dolley . 2021-07-09 . Sport . en-US.
  56. Web site: Breaking: Legendary musician Steve Kekana has died . 2021-07-06 . SowetanLIVE . en-ZA.
  57. Web site: Former three-time world champion Lehlohonolo Ledwaba dies . 2021-07-09 . supersport.com . en . 9 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183336/https://supersport.com/boxing/news/210702_Former_threetime_world_champion_Lehlohonolo_Ledwaba_dies . dead .
  58. Web site: Dayimani . Malibongwe . COPE general secretary and former Free State Education MEC Papi Kganare dies from Covid-19 . 2021-07-09 . News24 . en-US.
  59. Web site: Felix . Jason . DA MP Cameron MacKenzie dies of Covid-19 . 2021-07-09 . News24 . en-US.
  60. Web site: Seleka . Mpho Raborife, Ntwaagae . Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo has died of Covid-19 . 2021-07-09 . News24 . en-US.
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  63. Web site: Former KwaZulu-Natal premier Dr Ben Ngubane dies of Covid-19 complications . 2021-07-12 . www.polity.org.za . en.
  64. Web site: Persens . Lizell . ANC MP Joyce Maluleke succumbs to COVID-related illness . 2021-07-21 . ewn.co.za . en.
  65. Web site: Former SA boxing champion and promoter Andre Thysse loses battle with Covid-19 . 2021-07-22 . www.iol.co.za . en.
  66. Web site: Former SA boxing champion and promoter Andre Thysse loses battle with Covid-19 . 2021-07-22 . www.iol.co.za . en.
  67. Web site: Former Orlando Pirates player and Maritzburg United coach Ian Palmer dies aged 55 . 2021-07-22 . www.iol.co.za . en.
  68. Web site: Media Statement: Sports, Arts and Culture Committee Saddened by Passing of its Member, Mr Lulama Ntshayisa - Parliament of South Africa . 2021-07-29 . www.parliament.gov.za.
  69. Web site: 2021-07-30 . BREAKING: TV producer Shona Ferguson DIES from COVID-19 . 2021-08-07 . The South African . en-ZA.
  70. Web site: OFM . NC community mourns death of former Member of Parliament . 2021-08-07 . OFM.
  71. Web site: Former Olympian and South African champion dies at 49 . 2021-08-30 . supersport.com . en . 24 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210824102416/https://supersport.com/boxing/news/210824_Former_Olympian_and_South_African_champion_dies_at_49 . dead .
  72. Web site: John Watkins dies aged 98 ten days after contracting Covid-19 . 2021-09-15 . ESPNcricinfo . en.
  73. Web site: Shock and sadness as NFP leader Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi dies of cardiac arrest linked to Covid-19 . 2021-09-07 . www.iol.co.za . en.
  74. Web site: Alumnus Ockert Potgieter passed away. NWU University . 16 October 2021.
  75. Web site: Tributes pour in for Human Rights Watch's Dewa Mavhinga following his sudden death. 2022-01-01. www.iol.co.za. en.

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