Tito Mboweni’s Wish: ‘I Have Done Everything I Wanted to Achieve, Just Give Me a Decent Burial
**Tito Mboweni’s Wish: ‘I Have Done Everything I Wanted to Achieve, Just Give Me a Decent Burial’**
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As tributes continue to pour in following the death of former finance minister and South African Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni, an old tweet from 2018 has resurfaced, revealing his heartfelt wishes for when his time came to pass.
Mboweni, who passed away on Saturday night after a short illness at the age of 65, had once expressed his sense of fulfillment and contentment with his life’s accomplishments.
In the tweet, Mboweni shared a conversation with his son, where he reflected on having achieved all he set out to do in life. He wrote, “My son saw my earlier tweet, and he asked: ‘What else do you want to do?’ Nothing. I have done everything a reasonable human being would have wanted to achieve in life. Just give me a decent burial when my time comes to go.” His son’s response, “You are going nowhere,” was a touching moment, highlighting the bond they shared.
While Tito Mboweni was known for being a private man when it came to his family, he regularly gave his 1.5 million social media followers glimpses into his personal life, often mixing political commentary with light-hearted humor. His candid and sometimes quirky personality endeared him to many who enjoyed his posts about everything from governance to his much-talked-about culinary adventures.
Mboweni’s career was marked by significant contributions to South Africa’s economy. He served as finance minister from 2018 to 2021, during which he was known for his sharp focus on fiscal discipline and economic transformation. His appointment as the first black governor of the South African Reserve Bank in 1999 marked a historic milestone in the country’s financial sector, where he served for a decade until 2009. Before that, he had also played a pivotal role as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s cabinet from 1994 to 1999, working to transform the labor landscape in post-apartheid South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa described Mboweni’s death as a “great loss” to the nation, while the African National Congress (ANC) praised his dedication and selfless service to the people of South Africa. The Reserve Bank, where Mboweni left an indelible mark, also paid tribute to his invaluable contributions during his tenure as governor.
Mboweni’s life and legacy reflect his steadfast commitment to economic transformation, governance, and nation-building. As the country mourns the loss of one of its iconic leaders, his wishes for a “decent burial” and his sense of fulfillment in life remind us of the profound impact he had on South Africa’s economic and political landscape.