Ramaphosa has described it as a great personal loss.

President Jacob Zuma and and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa have conveyed their sincere condolences to Ronnie Mamoepa’s immediate and extended family, comrades, friends and colleagues.

The 56-year-old former political prisoner and member of the Gauteng provincial legislature was spokesman for the Department of International Relations, Home Affairs and the Deputy President.

Ramaphosa  says he joins Mamoepa’s  relatives, friends, comrades and colleagues who have suffered the loss of someone who was much loved and respected across the country and beyond.

They will miss him greatly.

Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.

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