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Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul praises ’warrior spirit’ of late MEC Mac Jack

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Northern Cape Education MEC Mac Jack, who died in hospital on Wednesday afternoon after testing positive for Covid-19, was always in good spirits and had been confident making a full recovery, said Premier Zamani Saul.

This is according to Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul, who announced Jack’s death at a media briefing on Wednesday evening.“He passed on earlier this evening in the hospital. He was admitted to hospital last week and he was always in good spirits and confident of a full recovery.He described Jack as a seasoned cadre of the movement and an outstanding public servant.“We send our condolences to his family, children, wife, colleagues, and comrades,” Saul said.

Jack, who was 55 years old, was admitted to the high care unit of Gariep Mediclinic about a week ago after testing positive for Covid-19.

 

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