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It is my sad duty to confirm that the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo has indeed succumbed to Covid-19, says Cllr Eunice Mgcina acting Executive Mayor and Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Development.
Cllr Makhubo passed on this morning, July 9, 2021 after being in hospital for a while.
“We had hoped that the Executive Mayor would beat the virus and return to work and lead the city as we face this pandemic that has devastated lives and livelihoods. Sadly, it was not to be.
“Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife, daughters, mother and the rest of his family, friends and comrades.
The Acting-Executive Mayor added that the Office of the Executive Mayor and Speaker of Council will announce further details in due course.
The family has requested to be afforded privacy and space as they process the untimely passing of one of their own. Mourners are discouraged from gathering at the home of the Executive Mayor.
Issued by The City of Johannesburg
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