The virtual memorial service will be held at 11:30 today.

Residents who want to tune in should go to the Official Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Facebook page (https://web.facebook.com/officialSTLM) shortly before the live transmission will start at 11:30.

Mayor Tolo was admitted to Life Midmed Hospital late December.

He passed away around 02:00 Tuesday morning after having been placed on a respirator.

Get your copy of the latest Middelburg Observer for full coverage on Mayor Tolo’s history as freedom fighter and his ascent in politics.

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