South Africans are mourning the passing of former governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Tito Mboweni known as “Twitter Chef”.
Mboweni passed away on Saturday, 12 October after a short illness.
TITO MBOWENI: REMEMBERED
President Cyril Ramaphosa and fans of Tito Mboweni took to social media on Saturday night to pay tribute to the former finance minister.
“President @CyrilRamaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of former governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Labour and Finance Minister Dr Tito Mboweni at the age of 65.”
Ramaphosa also offers his condolences to the family and friends of Dr Mboweni who has passed away following a short illness.
Mboweni will also be remembered for his love for cooking fish and chicken which often entertained South Africans on social media.
The South African will reveal his memorial and funeral details over the next few days.
‘WE’LL MISS OUR TWITTER CHEF’
@daisy_matlou: “#RIP Comrade Tito Mboweni. You will greatly be missed by family. South Africans and the Twitter community. You came, ran a good race, no scandals but hard work and later became a Twitter entertainer with your colourful exotic recipes and chef skills.”
@MuziwethuNdlovu: “Tito Mboweni showed us some of the most questionable cooking recipes to ever touch this app. Will truly miss the garlic-infested pictures of his meals that he shared with all of us. RIP to one of the sharpest economic minds this country has ever produced—you were one of kind sir.”
@yisha_seko: “Our only chef with style. Heaven couldn’t wait for you. Rest in eternal peace Baba. Until we cook again.”
@KingNema_Jnr: “Rest in peace Chef. Your cooking’s will be missed.”
@Llekamania_: “That’s sad news. We are gonna miss his tomato and pilchard’s content. RIP to him.”
Were you a fan of Tito Mboweni?
Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.
You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
