Trevor Manuel hails 'remarkable relationship' with 'brother' Tito Mboweni

CAPE TOWN - Tributes continue to stream in for former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni.

Mboweni's family announced his passing over the weekend, three years since quitting cabinet.

READ: Tito Mboweni's work left an indelible mark on SA's democratic institutions - Parliament
 
He was South Africa's first labour minister and eighth reserve bank governor.
 
His former colleague and friend, Trevor Manuel has paid tribute.

"Tito was a colleague, minister. He was a brother and it was a remarkable relationship, it was like that over 35 years. It's been a truly incredible relationship. Through it all there was a lot of deep intellectual discussions, but also a lot of banter, " said Manuel.