Deputy President Paul Mashatile mourns the death of Warrant Officer Jacob Shuwa Leeuw

Deputy President Paul Mashatile learned with sadness of the passing of one of the protectors assigned to him this week, Warrant Officer Jacob Shuwa Leeuw of the Presidential Protection Services.

Warrant Officer Jacob Shuwa Leeuw passed away on 14 November 2023 after a battle with cancer. 

He joined the South African Police Service (SAPS) in 2009, and at the time of his passing had an unbroken and unblemished record of service. 

Warrant Officer Leeuw moved to Intransit Protection in 2015, where he protected former President Jacob Zuma and former Deputy President David Mabuza. At the time of his passing, he was serving as a protector to Deputy President Mashatile

Upon learning of the passing of Warrant Officer Leeuw, the Deputy President visited the Leeuw family on Wednesday, 15 November 2023, to convey his condolences. He described Warrant officer Leeuw as "disciplined, committed to service, and kind." 

Warrant Officer Leeuw is survived by his wife and three children. He will be laid to rest today at Atteridgeville, Pretoria. 

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Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria