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Makwetu died in hospital Wednesday afternoon after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in June 2018.
FILE: Auditor General Kimi Makwetu. Image: GCIS
CAPE TOWN – Finance Minister Tito Mboweni paid tribute to outgoing Auditor General (GA) Kimi Makwetu.
Makwetu died in hospital Wednesday afternoon after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in June 2018.
Mboweni informed the National Assembly of Makwetu’s passing after responding to a debate recently.
“He worked very well with the committee, Scopa, and Parliament worked very hard to get the government’s finances properly audited. And I’m sure he will be missed in the financial and auditing world, ”Mboweni said.
“I am sure that Parliament will find the right opportunity to pay tribute to him. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues, and also to the parliamentarians with whom he worked ”.
Makwetu’s seven-year non-renewable mandate was due to expire at the end of November.
He was recently appointed to the United Nations Independent Audit Advisory Committee (IAAC).
Meanwhile, the African National Congress (ANC) expressed shock and sadness at the news of Makwetu’s passing.
“The passing of this courageous servant of the people of South Africa is a great loss to the auditing profession and the ongoing task of building a responsible administration,” party spokesman Pule Mabe said in a statement.
@MYANC Statement on the Passing of Outgoing Auditor General Thembekile Kimi Makwetu #ripkimimakwetu pic.twitter.com/3wSIh63IkP
African National Congress (@MYANC) November 11, 2020
We send our condolences to the friends and family of outgoing Auditor General Kimi Makwetu#RIPKimiMakwetu pic.twitter.com/DGWODybMXs
Government of South Africa (@GovernmentZA) November 11, 2020
I only met Kimi Makwetu as a journalist interviewing the AG, but her clarity of thought and sense of purpose was absolutely inspiring. Despite the grim nature of his reports, he always left you feeling that we can do better. I wish a long life to those who loved him.
John Perlman (@JohnPerlman) November 11, 2020
Gutted upon learning of his passing, AG. He has served his country with diligence and distinction. You’ve run your race and now it’s over.
May your soul rest in heavenly peace, son of earth. #RIPKimiMakwetu pic.twitter.com/yeQXfEpx2w
Sabelo Chalufu (@SabeloChalufu) November 11, 2020
Our sincerest condolences to the outgoing family @AuditorGen_SA. He set the benchmark for AG standards and did not like municipalities and state departments with their fearless reporting on shoddy financial matters within government. We salute your integrity. #RIPKimiMakwetu pic.twitter.com/VoY7RkxL0h
OUTA (@OUTASA) November 11, 2020
He served his country with absolute excellence! Thank you for your tireless fight to do an accountable public service to South Africans #RIPkimimakwetu pic.twitter.com/tyA5RJ6ff0
rest williams (@mirriamp) November 11, 2020
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