Joburg mayor succumbs to Covid-19
This comes after Makhubo was admitted to hospital due to Covid-19 complications.
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Geoffrey Makhubo, has succumbed to Covid-19.
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 #RIPGeoffMakhubo ^NB
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) July 9, 2021
In a statement released by the City of Johannesburg earlier this month, Mlimandlela Ndamase, director of mayoral communications said Makhubo was admitted to hospital after he tested positive for Covid-19 on June 20 and he will remain in hospital until his medical team is satisfied with his recovery.
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 #RIPGeoffMakhubo ^NB— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) July 9, 2021
The statement further urged residents to take the necessary non-medical precautions seriously.
“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, sanitizing regularly and minimising movement in line with the Level 4 restrictions announced by the President,” said Ndamase.
“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 #RIPGeoffMakhubo ^NB
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) July 9, 2021
Tributes pour in for Joburg mayor Geoffrey Makhubo following the sad news of his passing:
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
It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg & Regional Chairperson of the ANC, Geoff Makhubo, who was recently hospitalized. pic.twitter.com/Y2Hb0KDNmU
— ANC Greater Johannesburg Region (@ANCJHB) 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
Condolences to his Family, May his soul Rest In Peace #GeoffMakhubo ✊🏾🙏 pic.twitter.com/70uqwpCrxt
— Steve Mabona (@Steve_Mabona) July 9, 2021
