The veteran journalist became acting chief executive while also chief executive of another Mandela legacy foundation, the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF).
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has extended its condolences to the family and friends of journalist Shaun Johnson, who was also an acting chief executive of the foundation when its namesake, the late former president, started scaling back on official duties.
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Shaun Johnson,” a statement from the foundation said. Johnson became acting chief executive while also chief executive of another Mandela legacy foundation, the Mandela Rhodes Foundation . He is said to have carried the load “with ease”. “He stepped in at a very challenging time for the foundation, just as Madiba was providing the organisation with a new mandate while progressively stepping away from public life. Shaun steered the ship expertly. He did it for Madiba.”
We are deeply saddened to announce that our Founding Executive Director Shaun Johnson passed away on Monday morning. He will be missed by all members of the Mandela Rhodes family: staff, Trustees, supporters, and of course his beloved Scholars.
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