Foundation refutes Thabo Mbeki’s death hoax
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki is alive and well contrary to online reports claiming he has died, Thabo Mbeki Foundation said.
In a statement issued on Wednesday the 3rd of January 2024 the foundation has refuted the false news urging caution and responsible engagement with online information particularly in the age of rampant misinformation.
“We urge the public to rely on official channels for accurate information about president Mbeki ‘s well being information and activities” the statement emphasized.
This latest incident follows a recent surge of misinformation surrounding Mr Mbeki ‘s health. Various news outlets reported his death, leading to erroneous updates on his Wikipedia page.
Thabo Mbeki who succeeded Nelson Mandela as president of South Africa from 1999 to 2008 remains a respected figure for his intellectual leadership and his contribution to post apartheid south Africa’s economic growth and stability.
Unfortunately this is not the first time Mr Mbeki ‘s health has been a subject of false rumours.
In 2021, a similar covid 19 death hoax was quickly discredited by the foundation.
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