COJ Executive Mayor succumbs to Covid-19: Online memorial
JOBURG – He passed from Covid-19 related symptoms.
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Geoffrey Makhubo, passed away today, June 9, from Covid-19 complications.
This follows a positive test result for Covid-19 late last month.
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The 53-year-old was hospitalised just 6 days ago. He was to be hospitalised until his medical team was satisfied with his recovery.
The COJ will host an online memorial for the late Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Geoffrey Makhubo at 11:00, link to the viewing, follow COJ’s Facebook page for updates.
TODAY: The City will be hosting a memorial service in remembrance of Executive Mayor Geoff Makhubo
Time: 11h00
Livestream will be made available on city platforms #RIPGeoffMakhubo ^NS pic.twitter.com/E3Gnua4pyt
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) July 13, 2021
Condolences have been pouring on social media following the news:
Shocked to hear of the passing of Johannesburg Mayor, Geoff Makhubo.
In these difficult times, we are reminded of how fragile life can be. Our shared humanity will always come before our politics.
My thoughts and prayers go to his family, friends, and colleagues in the @MYANC.
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) July 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/MatildaBoipelo/status/1413458483907756035?s=20
We pray for passing of Jhb mayor Geoff Makhubo due to covid. May his soul rest in peace. We pray that Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina recovers from covid. May the Lord heal our land. In the name of Jesus. Amen
— Papi Mphahlele (@makobatjatji) July 9, 2021
Geoff Makhubo took the vaccine and still passed on from Covid complications (MHSRIP). If the vaccine still can't prevent this, why are we being forced and bullied into taking it, again? Someone please balance me🙏
— Sibusiso Mathe (@SbuuMathe) July 9, 2021
We texted 21-26 June talking about how we had tested positive for COVID-19.
I said I'd pray for him as I was also in isolation.
04 July, I texted again & he didn't answer. Now he is silent.RIP JHB Mayor Geoff Makhubo. I'm sorry we didn't have that Glenmorangie 💔
It's alot!
— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) July 9, 2021
In a released statement, the acting Executive Mayor and Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development, Eunice Mgcina said, “It is my sad duty to confirm that the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg Councillor Geoffrey Makhuba has indeed succumbed to Covid-19”
Mgcina said that they had hoped that he would beat the virus and return to work and lead the city as the country faces this pandemic that has devastated lives and livelihoods.
“Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife, daughters, mother and the rest of his family, friends and comrades,” said Mgcina.
Joburg residents are urged once more to take all necessary precautions to remain safe and to avoid infection. This includes strict adherence to non-medical practices of wearing masks, sanitising regularly and minimising movement in line with the Level 4 restrictions announced by the President.
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