It is with the deepest sorrow that the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has learned of the passing of the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr. Geoffrey Makhubo.
Mayor Makhubo, who was admitted to the hospital this past weekend following COVID-19 complications, sadly passed away on the morning of Friday, 9 July 2021.
SALGA presents its sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues during this time of grief.
SALGA is highly appreciative of the leadership of Mayor Makhubo during his years of service in South Africa’s local government sector. He gave an honest rendering of his time and energy on the front line of local democracy in the City of Johannesburg, serving residents and communities in a way that gave them more say in the services they received.
His contributions to the local government community were so profound and far-reaching that SALGA considers his passing an irreparable loss to the entire sector.
SALGA wishes to convey its thoughts to his family, friends and colleagues once more. He will be missed immensely; we will long remember him.
For any enquiries please contact:
Marelda Boshielo
Cell: 073 208 0803
Email: mboshielo@salga.org.za
