Council for Medical Schemes chairperson dies of Covid-19
The chairperson of the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) Dr Clarence Mini has died of Covid-19 , the body's general manager Grace Khoza confirmed on Tuesday.
"Dr Mini contracted coronavirus and was hospitalised for more than a month. All of us were hoping that he would pull through," she said.
The CMS governs the functioning of medical schemes in South Africa and was established under the Medical Schemes Act.
Khoza described Mini, who was born in 1951, as a wonderful, compassionate and likeable individual.
"Dr Mini leaves behind his beloved children Yandi and Nomhle, but above all his soul mate and best friend Mrs Nancy Mini. He shall be sorely missed by his family, colleagues and all industry stakeholders.
“May his dearly departed soul, rest in peace.”
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Tuesday that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 11 350.
The 698 new cases constitutes the biggest one-day jump since the start of the outbreak in South Africa.
Today, we wake up to the sad news of the passing on of Dr Clarence Mazwangwandile Mini, the Chairperson of Council for Medical Schemes (CMS). https://t.co/Hb4YMqD6Be pic.twitter.com/Nnkz3S62Pg
— CMS (@CMSCares4u) May 12, 2020
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