Thabo Masebe

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'He was truthful and wise': GCIS head Phumla Williams pays tribute ... (TimesLIVE)

GCIS director-general and cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams has paid tribute to Thabo Masebe, who died while acting director-general in the office of the ...

His drive to better the lives of the people by communicating relevant government information in a coherent and consistent manner will always be celebrated and emulated by like-minded communicators. Masebe was not arrogant; he was willing to learn from others. As far as he was concerned, work should revolve only around communicating government information to citizens without the irritations of the Public Finance Management Act and Public Service Act. In his sarcastic way, he would ask: “What were you trying to tell us?” The discussions that followed were constructive and helpful to those communicators. Masebe was a soft-spoken and down-to-earth human being who carried his accolades with humility and kindness. It was during Masebe’s time that we cancelled what used to be called an “entertainment allowance” for the media. Though Masebe was a senior manager in the public service, he hardly contributed to discussions on matters related to procurement and budget. At times, Thabo would go against the grain of being a public servant and actually disagree with whatever policy we were trying to communicate. And I can categorically state that those who attended those sessions at the GCIS benefited from Masebe’s guidance. He was equally frank in expressing his displeasure if the media carried inaccurate stories. He was frank and instructive on how departments should approach and unpack their communication issues. He was an exceptional and skilled public servant.

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Thabo Masebe will be laid to rest on Saturday (Citizen)

Masebe has been accorded a special official funeral by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who also announced that the national flag would fly at half-mast in Gauteng as ...

The party said the outpouring of grief and tributes by all who came into contact with Masebe is testimony to the ‘impactful life of a leader of our people who was well respected and loved’. The African National Congress ( ANC) said Masebe was an icon of the generation of “young lions” of Oliver Tambo. “Masebe was a loyal and committed servant of the people who dedicated his time to transforming the provincial communications services and the overall improvement of the public service in the provincial government in his capacity as the acting director-general over the past few months,” read the statement.

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Motlanthe pays tribute to late government spokesperson Thabo ... (Eyewitness News)

Former president Kgalema Motlanthe has hailed the late seasoned Gauteng government spokesperson Thabo Masebe as a stalwart of the ANC 1994 youth league.

JOHANNESBURG - Former president Kgalema Motlanthe has hailed the late seasoned Gauteng government spokesperson Thabo Masebe as a stalwart of the African National Congress (ANC) 1994 youth league. Former president Kgalema Motlanthe has hailed the late seasoned Gauteng government spokesperson Thabo Masebe as a stalwart of the ANC 1994 youth league. Motlanthe pays tribute to late government spokesperson Thabo Masebe

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Masebe praised for his honesty and love for South Africa (News24)

The memorial service, held at the Government Communication Information System offices in Pretoria, was attended by his family, journalists and fellow ...

He was passionate about golf, loved good wine and was uncompromising in his support for Manchester United.” The memorial service, held at the Government Communication Information System offices in Pretoria, was attended by his family, journalists and fellow communicators who all celebrated his contribution over the years. “He called a spade a spade and never tried to pull a fast-one over both the media and the public at large, in all of his communication.”

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PICS: Kgalema Motlanthe says renewal of ANC will require unity ... (Independent Online)

Motlanthe, who was speaking at the funeral of former Gauteng provincial spokesperson and acting Director-General in the province, Thabo Masebe, on Saturday in ...

- Tributes continue to pour in for government spokesperson Thabo Masebe He said Masebe died at the time his party, the ANC, and the country were facing a number of challenges. Motlanthe, who was speaking at the funeral of former Gauteng provincial spokesperson and acting Director-General in the province, Thabo Masebe, on Saturday in Gauteng, said Masebe represented a generation of youth leaders in the ANC who changed the course of history.

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The lion roared! Labhonga ibhubesi! – a friend's tribute to Thabo ... (News24)

Thabo Masebe, pictured in 2022. Alfonso Nqunjana, News24. VOICES. It is very difficult to speak of Thabo Masebe in the past tense. Masebe is alive ...

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Masebe's presence enriched and improved government's work ... (SABC News)

Gauteng Premier, David Makhura says the death of Acting Director-General in his office, Thabo Masebe, marks a huge loss of a servant of the people.

He says they will forever be grateful for the role his played as a father to them. He never switched up when it comes to an interview, whenever he was asked very challenging questions according to many of us here.” The Acting Director-General in the Gauteng office of the Premier passed away on Monday. He was 58 years old. Masebe as we said before was well mannered, always willing to learn and engage with such curiosity and a wide range of interest.” He leaves a big gap in government and the ANC for the work that still needs to be done,” says Makhura. “Comrade Thabo is at once the product and creator of history, though selflessly facing – his heart was filled with fire and shared in the actions and paths of his time.

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'Incorruptible in thoughts and deeds': Motlanthe pays tribute to ... (TimesLIVE)

The late acting director-general in the Gauteng premier's office, Thabo Masebe, was hailed as one of the pioneers of SA democracy during his funeral service ...

He’d say, 'ja, so I would feel so proud that Mandela was calling me and then when I get there he says 'how are you? “And that was his favourite story about me. These qualities, together with his politeness and the patience to listen to other people, perhaps contributed the most in making him one of the most accomplished political communicators in the democratic era.” Comrade Thabo and his generation of youth activists were privileged to have waged relentless struggle against apartheid,” Motlanthe told mourners in a tribute delivered on behalf of the ANC. He was a straight shooter, he radiated warmth and confidence. Thabo Masebe. Because his sister is on the radio.

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The lion roared! Labhonga ibhubesi! – a friend's tribute to Thabo ... (News24)

VOICES. It is very difficult to speak of Thabo Masebe in the past tense. Masebe is alive – as long as what he stood for is alive: he is alive and with us.

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'Incorruptible in thoughts and deeds': Motlanthe pays tribute to ... (SowetanLIVE)

The late acting director-general in the Gauteng premier's office, Thabo Masebe, was hailed as one of the pioneers of SA democracy during his funeral service ...

“And that was his favourite story about me. He was a straight shooter, he radiated warmth and confidence. Comrade Thabo and his generation of youth activists were privileged to have waged relentless struggle against apartheid,” Motlanthe told mourners in a tribute delivered on behalf of the ANC.

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'He was truthful and wise': GCIS head Phumla Williams pays tribute ... (HeraldLIVE)

GCIS director-general and cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams has paid tribute to Thabo Masebe, who died while acting director-general in the office of the ...

His drive to better the lives of the people by communicating relevant government information in a coherent and consistent manner will always be celebrated and emulated by like-minded communicators. Masebe was not arrogant; he was willing to learn from others. As far as he was concerned, work should revolve only around communicating government information to citizens without the irritations of the Public Finance Management Act and Public Service Act. In his sarcastic way, he would ask: “What were you trying to tell us?” The discussions that followed were constructive and helpful to those communicators. Masebe was a soft-spoken and down-to-earth human being who carried his accolades with humility and kindness. It was during Masebe’s time that we cancelled what used to be called an “entertainment allowance” for the media. Though Masebe was a senior manager in the public service, he hardly contributed to discussions on matters related to procurement and budget. At times, Thabo would go against the grain of being a public servant and actually disagree with whatever policy we were trying to communicate. And I can categorically state that those who attended those sessions at the GCIS benefited from Masebe’s guidance. He was equally frank in expressing his displeasure if the media carried inaccurate stories. He was frank and instructive on how departments should approach and unpack their communication issues. He was an exceptional and skilled public servant.

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Image courtesy of "SABC News"

Masebe's presence enriched and improved government's work ... (SABC News)

Gauteng Premier, David Makhura says the death of Acting Director-General in his office, Thabo Masebe, marks a huge loss of a servant of the people.

He says they will forever be grateful for the role his played as a father to them. He never switched up when it comes to an interview, whenever he was asked very challenging questions according to many of us here.” The Acting Director-General in the Gauteng office of the Premier passed away on Monday. He was 58 years old. Masebe as we said before was well mannered, always willing to learn and engage with such curiosity and a wide range of interest.” He leaves a big gap in government and the ANC for the work that still needs to be done,” says Makhura. “Comrade Thabo is at once the product and creator of history, though selflessly facing – his heart was filled with fire and shared in the actions and paths of his time.

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