Gauteng health boss in charge of Covid-19 quarantine dies suddenly

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Kgati Malebana, 46, was part of the provincial Covid-19 response team. His death on Tuesday came as a shock, said department spokesperson Kwara Kekana.

Malebana's colleagues described him as an outspoken foot soldier to whom there was no small or big task.

He was a highly skilled individual who worked in advanced EMS systems on the continent and across the world. He had strong work ethic and was passionate about his job,” said the acting head of department, Lesiba Malotana.Malebana held many senior positions both in private and public service. These included being part of the 2010 project office that put in place plans and operational activities for the Confederations Cup and the 2010 Fifa World Cup, according to the department.

He also served on the Health Professional Council of SA in various capacities, including deputy chair of the board. Malebana is survived by his wife and three children. Kekana said funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course.

 

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