Richmond mayor Sibusiso Mchunu passes away
Richmond local municipality mayor Sibusiso Joseph Mchunu has died.
According to a municipal official, he passed away on in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Mchunu suffered a stroke in 2018, his health took downturn since and was in and out of hospital.
His funeral details are said to be announced in due course.
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KwaZulu-Nata MEC for COGTA, Sipho Hlomuka has been among those who've sent their condolences to the Mchunu family.
"Mchunu has been a dedicated and loyal servant to the people of Richmond. His life was dedicated to the single task of uplifting the material conditions of residents through the delivery of tangible services.
"As the sphere of local government, we have lost a foot soldier in our efforts to improve the lives of our communities. His legacy is one of dedication to his community,” says Hlomuka.
