Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Moerane has died.

Moerane had been in the Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg for a week after he was badly injured in a crash last Monday. 

His death was announced by family spokesperson Mike Maile outside the hospital on Wednesday evening.

"The Moerane family is extremely saddened over the untimely passing of their son and father Mpho Moerane following his involvement in a car accident. Comrade Mpho was admitted at the intensive care unit section of this hospital were he received maximum expect medical treatment, support and care around the clock for injuries he sustained. 

"He sadly did not respond positively to the treatment and with heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we confirm that we lost our beloved Mpho this afternoon and his passing has deeply pained us. He was certified dead at 17:54," said Maile.