Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo succumbs to Covid-19

Makhubo was admitted to hospital late last week, several days after testing positive for the virus.

In a statement a short while ago, the City of Johannesburg confirmed he died this morning.

Municipal spokesperson Mlimandlela Ndamase says they’re shocked and devastated. 

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"The executive mayor acting and the speaker of council will in due course announce any further details with regards with the passing of the executive mayor.

"On behalf of the city, its residents and the administration of the city the acting executive mayor has extended her heartfelt condolences to the wife of Executive Mayor Makhubo, his daughters, his mother, family and his comrades."