SAns Pay Tribute To ‘Twitter Chef’ Tito Mboweni: “The Table Is Empty, Tatane Is No More”
South Africans are mourning the loss of the beloved Tito Mboweni, who passed away on Saturday, October 12, at the age of 65. Known affectionately as our ‘Twitter Chef,’ Tito was not just the former governor of the South African Reserve Bank, but also a charismatic figure who brought joy to many through his love of cooking and sharing recipes on social media.
A Leader and a Chef
President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his deep sadness at Mboweni’s passing, highlighting the significant roles Tito held as both the finance minister and the labour minister. His contributions to the South African economy were invaluable, but it was his lighter side that endeared him to the public.
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Tributes Pour In
In the wake of the announcement, fans and friends took to social media to pay their respects. Many shared favourite moments from Tito’s entertaining cooking videos, where he often showcased his culinary skills, particularly with fish and chicken.
@daisy_matlou summed up the sentiments of many by stating, “We’ll miss our Twitter Chef.” As the country comes together to celebrate the vibrant life of Tito Mboweni, the details of his memorial and funeral will be revealed in the coming days. For now, we reflect on the memories and the laughter he brought into our lives.
The only gov official I honestly believed in.
Not only were you a man of integrity but you were a great chef. The table is now empty. 💔
Someone on X said, some people just deserve to live longer. I agree.May your soul rest in eternal peace.🕊️💔 #RipTito #RIPTitoMboweni pic.twitter.com/oNxSxTTigH
— Brandon Khambule (@brandonkhambule) October 12, 2024
I still cannot believe that our Twitter Chef, Tito Mboweni, has passed away at only 65.
Some people just deserve to live longer. I honestly didn’t see this one coming.
May his soul rest in eternal peace. 🕊️🕊️#RIPTitoMboweni pic.twitter.com/qoJ01VvopB
— P_MAX (@DDT_PM) October 12, 2024
The table is empty. Tatane Tito is no more🥲🥲😭😭.#RIPTitoMboweni pic.twitter.com/F7Em3d9QJT
— Christo 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 (@ChristoThurston) October 13, 2024
I have never been touched by death of a Politician like this one, You’d swear I knew Tito Mboweni On personal level. #RIPTitoMboweni pic.twitter.com/18q5N3Ipek
— Magadze🇿🇦 (@AdvMagadze) October 13, 2024
Rest in Peace to my meme king 🥲
Will miss his cooking sessions on my TL 💔🙏🏽 #RIPTitoMboweni pic.twitter.com/ogxgGng4bz
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) October 12, 2024
Rest in Peace to my meme king 🥲
Will miss his cooking sessions on my TL 💔🙏🏽 #RIPTitoMboweni pic.twitter.com/ogxgGng4bz
— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) October 12, 2024
How he showed us his cooking skills here on twitter, it felt as if we were all family . Death do not be proud.. Rest in Peace former finance minister 💔 #RIPTitoMboweni pic.twitter.com/JzACLhx08d
— Tshilidzi (@CeciliaMunyai) October 12, 2024
Rajah curry powder
Lucky Star Fish @clarksshoes
Have lost a great and loyal customer!!!
Tito Mboweni never bothered anyone here !!! He stuffed his chicken with garlics and boiled it.
What a character, humble and graced these streets #RIPTitoMboweni pic.twitter.com/mppSCByc5d
— Sizwe (@mehlulisizwe) October 12, 2024
Rest easy legend. Your culinary skills are gonna be missed in these mean Twitter streets #RIPTitoMboweni 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/YGNtCdFyCg
— Ｔｅｒｒｙ Ｍｔｈｅｍｂｕ (@_TerryPayne) October 13, 2024
I don’t really get emotional when politicians die but tito Mboweni got me feeling something, had interesting intellectual take on things became our twitter Chef & allowed us to make fun of him & enjoy all of him pic.twitter.com/KKAfjyvEX0
— ZiGiwashe 🇿🇼🇧🇼 (@_negomo) October 12, 2024
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