Clarence Mini

Clarence Mini
Born
Clarence Mazwangwandile Mini

(1951-11-06)6 November 1951
Died12 May 2020(2020-05-12) (aged 68)
Johannesburg, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma materSofia Medical Academy
Occupation(s)doctor, human rights activist, medical researcher
Known forfighting against apartheid and advocating the importance of eliminating HIV/AIDS from South Africa
SpouseNancy Mini
Children5

Clarence Mazwangwandile Mini (6 November 1951 – 12 May 2020) was a South African doctor, anti-apartheid activist, freedom fighter, human rights activist. Mini was regarded as a pioneer of the medical industry in South Africa, especially for his crucial contributions in eliminating the HIV/AIDS from the country.[1] He also actively advocated against apartheid during his career and also voiced against corruption which mounted during the presidency of Jacob Zuma.[2] He served on the Board of Healthcare Funders, at times as its chair.[3][4] He died on 12 May 2020 due to COVID-19 complications at the age of 68 while serving as the chairperson of the Council of Medical Schemes.[5] His term as chairperson of CMS was due to end by September 2020.[6]

  1. ^ "Mini acknowledged for contribution to the medical sector". Bedfordview Edenvale News. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  2. ^ AP, Mogomotsi Magome. "Lives Lost: South African activist targeted apartheid, HIV". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020.
  3. ^ Chowles, Terri (31 August 2017). "Private Sector Skills and Resources Cannot Be Lost to NHI". eHealth News ZA. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  4. ^ Hlabangane, Sikhumbuzo (20 July 2017). "BHF: PPPs Will Drive the Success of NHI". eHealth News ZA. Archived from the original on 24 July 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  5. ^ Staff Reporter (12 May 2020). "Death of CMS chair, Dr Clarence Mini". Retail Brief Africa. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  6. ^ "BREAKING: CMS chair dies of Covid-19". www.bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 22 June 2020.