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The government has sent its condolences to the family of journalist Mandy Rossouw who died at the age of 33 on Monday.
Government Communications and Information System acting CEO Phumla Williams has described Rossouw's death as a huge loss to the media industry and South Africa.
Rossouw was treated for gastric complications on Saturday night and told family, friends and colleagues on Sunday that she was feeling better.
Rossouw was Media24's international correspondent and City Press’s political reporter.