Jump to content

List of COVID-19 deaths in South Africa

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This article is about deaths of notable people. For more the article about COVID in South Africa, see COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. For death rates per population, see COVID-19 pandemic death rates by country.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.
Part of a series on the
COVID-19 pandemic
Scientifically accurate atomic model of the external structure of SARS-CoV-2. Each "ball" is an atom.
Scientifically accurate atomic model of the external structure of SARS-CoV-2. Each "ball" is an atom.
Timeline
Locations
International response
Medical response
Variants
Economic impact and recession
Impacts
virus icon COVID-19 portal

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[edit]

Date Name Sex Age Notability Place of death Ref.
31 March 2020 Gita Ramjee F 63 Scientist and researcher in HIV prevention. KwaZulu-Natal, Umhlanga [1]
9 April 2020

Charles Maja

M 53–54 Affectionately known by his teledrama role Big Boy, was a South African actor Limpopo
12 May 2020 Clarence Mini M 68 Chairperson of the Council of Medical Schemes, uMkhonto we Sizwe, AIDS activist Gauteng, Johannesburg [2][3]
13 May 2020 Dora Dunana Dlamini F 57 Member of the National Assembly [4]
14 June 2020 Elsa Joubert F 97 Author Western Cape, Cape Town [5]
28 June 2020 Gordon Kegakilwe M 53 North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs Gauteng, Klerksdorp [6]
7 July 2020 Henry Jansen M 64 Mayor of Langeberg Western Cape, Worcester [7]
8 July 2020 Ricardo Mthembu M 49–50 Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and ANC provincial spokesperson KwaZulu-Natal, KwaDukuza [8]
8 July 2020 Queen Noloyiso Sandile F 56–57 Regent of the AmaRharhabe Eastern Cape, Mdantsane [9]
10 July 2020 Corra Dirksen M 82 Springboks rugby player Gauteng, Klerksdorp [10]
10 July 2020 Thomas Manthata M 80 Anti-Apartheid activist (Delmas Treason Trial) Gauteng, Thaba Tshwane [11]
12 July 2020 Alfred Mtsi M 69–70 Mayor of Buffalo City (2015–2016) Eastern Cape, East London [12]
13 July 2020 Zindzi Mandela F 59 Daughter of Nelson Mandela. Gauteng, Johannesburg [13]
18 July 2020 Moonyeenn Lee F 76 Casting director and talent agent Gauteng, Johannesburg
18 July 2020 Martha Mmola F Delegate of the National Council of Provinces [14]
19 July 2020 Zamuxolo Peter M 55 Member of the National Assembly of South Africa [15]
7 August 2020 Lungile Pepeta M 45–46 Paediatric cardiologist. Dean of health sciences at Nelson Mandela University. Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth [16][17][18]
12 August 2020 Mac Jack M 55 Northern Cape MEC for Education. Northern Cape, Kimberley [19]
18 August 2020 Mongameli Bobani M 52 Former Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth [20]
26 October 2020 David Bloomberg M ~88 Former Mayor of Cape Town Western Cape, Cape Town [21]
22 November 2020 Mncedisi Filtane M 73 Member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature [22]
7 December 2020 Dawn Lindberg F 75 Entertainer Western Cape, Plettenberg Bay [23]
7 December 2020 Pumza Dyantyi F 72 Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development Eastern Cape Province [24]
9 December 2020 Gordon Forbes M 86 Tennis player Western Cape, Plettenberg Bay [25]
13 December 2020 Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini M 52 Prime Minister of Eswatini Gauteng, Milpark [26]
25 December 2020 Robin Jackman M 75 Cricketer and radio/TV commentator Western Cape, Cape Town [27]
25 December 2020 Patrick Bayo Mkhize M 60 Black Consciousness Movement, general secretary of the Transport Retail and General Workers' Union KwaZulu-Natal, Durban [28]
26 December 2020 Aubrey Mokoape M 76 Anti-apartheid activist KwaZulu-Natal, Durban [29]
26 December 2020 Nomvuzo Shabalala F 60 Member of the National Assembly [30]
5 January 2021 Mluleki George M 72 Politician, sports administrator Eastern Cape, East London [31]
9 January 2021 Johnson Mlambo M 81 Politician Gauteng, Johannesburg [32]
13 January 2021 Bheki Ntuli M 63 KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety & Liaison KwaZulu-Natal, Durban [33]
17 January 2021 Abel Gabuza M 65 Archbishop Coadjutor of the Archdiocese of Durban KwaZulu-Natal, Durban [34]
17 January 2021 Marius Swart M 79 Executive Mayor of the George Local Municipality and Member of the National Assembly of South Africa Western Cape, George [35]
18 January 2021 Nombulelo Hermans F 51 Member of the National Assembly of South Africa [36]
21 January 2021 Jackson Mthembu M 62 Minister in the Presidency of South Africa's government, and parliamentarian for the African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng, Johannesburg [37]
22 January 2021 Marius van Heerden M 46 Former SA 800 metres record holder and Olympian Western Cape, Cape Town [38]
28 January 2021 Kenneth Mthiyane M 76 Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa Western Cape, Cape Town [39]
29 January 2021 Percy Tucker M 92 Ticket booking agent, launched the world's first computerized theatre reservation system in 1971 Western Cape, Cape Town [40]
31 January 2021 Tozama Mantashe F 60 Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (since 2014) [41]
4 February 2021 Zwelifile Christopher Ntuli M Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and member of the National Assembly of South Africa [42]
4 March 2021 Karima Brown F 54 Senior South African journalist Gauteng, Johannesburg [43]
12 March 2021 Goodwill Zwelethini kaBhekuzulu M 72 The King of the Zulu nation KwaZulu-Natal, Durban [44]
4 April 2021 Frank Mdlalose M 89 Political activist and the first Premier of KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal, Durban [45]
10 April 2021 Sindisiwe van Zyl F 45 Former Kaya FM presenter, medical doctor and life coach Gauteng, Johannesburg [46]
22 April 2021 Jacqueline Mofokeng F 61 South African politician, African National Congress member in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature Gauteng, Johannesburg [47]
19 May 2021 Tshoganetso Tongwane F 65 Member of the National Assembly of South Africa [48]
26 May 2021 Ben Kruger M 64 Actor, author Gauteng, Pretoria [49]
11 June 2021 Taha Karaan M 52 Islamic scholar Western Cape, Cape Town [50]
15 June 2021 James Jim Skosana M 59 Member of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, member of the National Assembly of South Africa [51]
16 June 2021 Jabu Mabuza M 63 Businessperson and investor [52][53]
29 June 2021 Goolam Rajah M 74 Manager of the South Africa national cricket team, pharmacist Gauteng, Johannesburg [54]
30 June 2021 Richard Dolley M 61 Cricketer, educator, and hockey administrator [55]
1 July 2021 Steve Kekana M 62 Singer and songwriter [56]
2 July 2021 Lehlo Ledwaba M 49 Boxer Gauteng, Johannesburg [57]
3 July 2021 Alfred Diratsagae Kganare M 50 Member of the National Assembly of South Africa Gauteng, Johannesburg [58]
7 July 2021 Cameron Mackenzie M 60 Member of the National Assembly of South Africa Gauteng, Johannesburg [59]
9 July 2021 Geoff Makhubo M 53 Mayor of Johannesburg Gauteng, Johannesburg [60]
July 2021 Lesego Semenya M 39 Celebrity chef [61][62]
12 July 2021 Ben Ngubane M 79 Ambassador to Japan, Minister of Arts and Culture, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal and member of the National Assembly of South Africa KwaZulu-Natal, Richards Bay [63]
16 July 2021 Joyce Maluleke F 60 Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (since 2015) [64]
21 July 2021 Lieb Bester M 72 Actor Gauteng, Pretoria [65]
22 July 2021 Andre Thysse M 52 Boxer, boxing promoter [66]
22 July 2021 Ian Palmer M 55 Soccer player, coach [67]
23 July 2021 Lulama Ntshayisa M 62 Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (since 2014) [68]
30 July 2021 Shona Ferguson M 47 Actor and producer Gauteng, Johannesburg [69]
31 July 2021 Jacobus Frederick van Wyk M 69 Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature (2004–2013) and Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (1997–2004) Northern Cape, Steinkopf [70]
23 August 2021 Giovanni Pretorius M 49 Olympic boxer [71]
3 September 2021 John Watkins M 98 Cricketer KwaZulu-Natal, Durban [72]
6 September 2021 Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi F 59 Politician, leader of the National Freedom Party KwaZulu-Natal, Durban [73]
11 October 2021 Ockert Potgieter M 55 Missionary in Ukraine, Film Director Western Cape, Mossel Bay [74]
4 December 2021 Dewa Mavhinga M Southern African Director of Human Rights Watch [75]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Coronavirus: Top South African HIV scientist dies". BBC News. 1 April 2020. Archived from the original on 4 April 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  2. ^ Heywood, Mark (14 May 2020). "Dr Clarence Mini (1951–2020): A champion for health and human rights". Daily Maverick. Archived from the original on 19 May 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. ^ Seleka, Ntwaagae. "Tributes continue to pour in for Clarence Mini who died of Covid-19". News24. Archived from the original on 21 May 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Dora Dlamini: ANC MP confirmed dead on Wednesday". The South African. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  5. ^ Eloff, Herman. "Iconic SA author Elsa Joubert, 97, dies of Covid-19". Arts. Archived from the original on 14 June 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  6. ^ "North West Cogta MEC dies from Covid-pneumonia". IOL. Mahikeng. 6 July 2020. Archived from the original on 7 July 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  7. ^ Etheridge, Jenna. "Western Cape municipal mayor dies from Covid-19". News24. Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  8. ^ "ANC KZN spokesperson Ricardo Mthembu dies of Covid-19". IOL. 8 July 2020. Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  9. ^ Dayimani, Malibongwe; Ngqakamba, Ngqakamba. "AmaRharhabe Kingdom Queen Noloyiso Sandile dies of Covid-19". News24. Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  10. ^ "Former Springbok wing dies of Covid-19 complications". Sport. Archived from the original on 10 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  11. ^ "'A life dedicated to freedom' – ANC pays tribute to late stalwart Tom Manthata". Archived from the original on 13 July 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Buffalo City Council Speaker Alfred Mitsi dies of COVID-19 complications". Archived from the original on 14 July 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  13. ^ "Zindzi Mandela tested positive for the coronavirus, family awaiting autopsy report". 15 July 2020. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  14. ^ "ANC MP Martha Mmola dies of Covid-related illness". TimesLIVE. 19 July 2020. Archived from the original on 19 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  15. ^ "ANC MP Zamuxolo Peter died after testing positive for Covid-19". News24. 1 August 2020. Archived from the original on 1 August 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  16. ^ "Professor Lungile Pepeta has passed away". SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. 7 August 2020. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  17. ^ "Rest in power Prof Lungile Pepeta". HeraldLIVE. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  18. ^ Ellis, Estelle. "A giant tree has fallen: Prof Lungile Pepeta (1974–2020)". Maverick Citizen. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  19. ^ Etheridge, Jenna (12 August 2020). "Northern Cape Education MEC McCollen Ntsikelelo Jack dies of Covid-19". News24. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  20. ^ Hunter, Qaanitah. "Former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Mongameli Bobani dies". News24. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  21. ^ Feinberg, Tali (6 November 2020). "Iconic Cape Town mayor and arts patron taken by COVID-19". Jewish Report. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  22. ^ "UDM deputy national chair, Eastern Cape MPL Mncedisi Filtane dies". HeraldLIVE. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  23. ^ "Theatre legend Dawn Lindberg dies aged 75". ENCA. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  24. ^ Seasoned ANC MP Pumza Dyantyi's death mourned
  25. ^ "Tennis legend and author Gordon Forbes passes away, aged 86". supersport.com. Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  26. ^ "Eswatini's prime minister, who tested positive for COVID-19, dies".
  27. ^ "SA cricket community mourns death of legendary commentator Robin Jackman". News24. 25 December 2020. Archived from the original on 28 December 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  28. ^ Meth, Oliver. "Patrick Bayo Mkhize: bold activist, firebrand and anti-apartheid warrior". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  29. ^ "Messages of condolences pour in for late BCM leader Doctor Nchaupe Mokoape". SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  30. ^ "ANC MP Nomvuzo Francisca Shabalala dies of Covid-19-related illness". IOL. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  31. ^ "Former Thabo Mbeki loyalist, Mluleki George, dies of Covid complications". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  32. ^ @pac_president (9 January 2021). "It is with sadness that we announce..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  33. ^ "Condolences pour in as KZN MEC Bheki Ntuli succumbs to Covid-19". www.msn.com. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  34. ^ Samasumo, Paul (17 January 2021). "South Africa's Archbishop Gabuza is dead". Vatican News. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  35. ^ "George Municipality mourns death of former mayor Marius Swart". SABC News. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  36. ^ News, Eyewitness. "ANC MP Nombulelo Hermans dies from COVID-19 complications". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 23 January 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  37. ^ "Jackson Mthembu dies of Covid-19 related complications". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  38. ^ "RIP | Former SA Olympian and 800m record holder dies of Covid-19". The South African. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  39. ^ "'Humble' SCA deputy president dies days after wife - both Covid-19 victims". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  40. ^ Meiring, Pieter (2 February 2021). "Percy Tucker, the founder of Computicket dies aged 92". Cape Business News. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  41. ^ Duma, Nkosikhona. "ANC KZN mourns as 4 members die in a week, 3 of them from COVID". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  42. ^ Felix, Jason. "ANC MP Tozama Mantashe dies of Covid-19 complications". News24. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  43. ^ de Villiers, James. "Karima Brown: 'A fearless commitment to having necessary conversations'". News24.com. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  44. ^ Makhafola, Getrude. "King Goodwill Zwelithini died of Covid-19-related complications - Buthelezi". News24. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  45. ^ "KZN's first premier Frank Mdlalose passes on from COVID-19". 4 April 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  46. ^ Marriah-Maharaj, Jolene. "Former Kaya FM host Dr Sindi van Zyl dies in hospital". IOL. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  47. ^ Mokhoali, Veronica (22 April 2021). "ANC MP JACQUELINE MOFOKENG SUCCUMBS TO COVID-19". Eyewitness News. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  48. ^ "Media Statement: Committee on Environment Sends Condolences to Tongwane Family on Passing of Ms Tongwane - Parliament of South Africa". www.parliament.gov.za. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  49. ^ AlgoaFM South Africa. "Website". www.algoafm.co.za. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  50. ^ McCain, Nicole. "MJC mufti Moulana Taha Karaan has died". News24. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  51. ^ "Parliament Mourns the Passing of Deputy Speaker Of Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, Mr James Skosana - Parliament of South Africa". www.parliament.gov.za. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  52. ^ "Former Eskom chair Jabu Mabuza has died". Fin24. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  53. ^ "Former Eskom board chairman Jabu Mabuza dies". eNCA. 16 June 2021. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  54. ^ "Former SA manager Goolam Rajah passes away, cricket fraternity remembers 'outstanding person'". Hindustan Times. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  55. ^ staff, Sport24. "Cricket SA pays tribute to another late stalwart Richard Dolley". Sport. Retrieved 9 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  56. ^ "Breaking: Legendary musician Steve Kekana has died". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  57. ^ "Former three-time world champion Lehlohonolo Ledwaba dies". supersport.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  58. ^ Dayimani, Malibongwe. "COPE general secretary and former Free State Education MEC Papi Kganare dies from Covid-19". News24. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  59. ^ Felix, Jason. "DA MP Cameron MacKenzie dies of Covid-19". News24. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  60. ^ Seleka, Mpho Raborife, Ntwaagae. "Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo has died of Covid-19". News24. Retrieved 9 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  61. ^ Ngenyane, Andiswa (13 July 2021). "Tributes pour in for Les Da Chef!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  62. ^ Biller, Hilary (15 July 2021). "Les Da Chef's death is a great loss for SA food". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  63. ^ "Former KwaZulu-Natal premier Dr Ben Ngubane dies of Covid-19 complications". www.polity.org.za. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  64. ^ Persens, Lizell. "ANC MP Joyce Maluleke succumbs to COVID-related illness". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  65. ^ "Former SA boxing champion and promoter Andre Thysse loses battle with Covid-19". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  66. ^ "Former SA boxing champion and promoter Andre Thysse loses battle with Covid-19". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  67. ^ "Former Orlando Pirates player and Maritzburg United coach Ian Palmer dies aged 55". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  68. ^ "Media Statement: Sports, Arts and Culture Committee Saddened by Passing of its Member, Mr Lulama Ntshayisa - Parliament of South Africa". www.parliament.gov.za. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  69. ^ "BREAKING: TV producer Shona Ferguson DIES from COVID-19". The South African. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  70. ^ OFM. "NC community mourns death of former Member of Parliament". OFM. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  71. ^ "Former Olympian and South African champion dies at 49". supersport.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  72. ^ "John Watkins dies aged 98 ten days after contracting Covid-19". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  73. ^ "Shock and sadness as NFP leader Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi dies of cardiac arrest linked to Covid-19". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  74. ^ "Alumnus Ockert Potgieter passed away". NWU University. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  75. ^ "Tributes pour in for Human Rights Watch's Dewa Mavhinga following his sudden death". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 1 January 2022.


Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_COVID-19_deaths_in_South_Africa&oldid=1188977843"