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By Gopolang Chawane

Journalist


ANC KZN spokesperson Ricardo Mthembu dies after Covid-19 battle

Mthembu had spent several days in ICU at a Ballito hospital before his untimely death at age 50.


ANC KwaZulu-Natal spokesperson Ricardo Mthembu has died after testing positive for Covid-19.

The news was confirmed on Wednesday.

Condolences have poured in for the former mayor of KwaDukuza Municipality and ANC regional chair.

Mthembu had spent several days in ICU at a Ballito hospital before his untimely death at age 50.

This comes after news of KwaZulu-Natal deputy chairperson Mike Mabuyakhulu’s collapse on Wednesday.

He is also currently in hospital, in the intensive care unit.

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