List of COVID-19 deaths in South Africa

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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.

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
  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.
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  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.
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  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. 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.
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  56. ^ “Breaking: Legendary musician Steve Kekana has died”. SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  57. ^ “Former three-time world champion Lehlohonolo Ledwaba dies”. supersport.com. 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.
  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. 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.


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