ANC stalwart dies after long illness
Mthobisi Ndodebomvu Mbotho (36) was described as a dynamic, fearless and vocal young leader who dedicated his life to the greater good of society.
The ANC Lower South Coast Region is mourning the death of Regional Task Team (RTT) member, Mthobisi Ndodebomvu Mbotho (36).
Mr Mbotho, who was also the Umuziwabantu municipality manager for local economic development, died last Saturday after a long battle with illness.
The ANC described him as a dynamic, fearless and vocal young leader who dedicated his life to the greater good of society.
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Spokesman Lindo Mzimela said in a statement that Mr Mbotho’s activism, dedication and commitment to serving the poor and the marginalised saw him rise through the ranks over the years.
“He was known for going the extra mile, and that won him favor and respect from the poor and the vulnerable. As a young leader he chose to remain within his community to serve this rural area despite being offered opportunities with far greater benefits outside Umuziwabantu.”
He led the ANC Youth League and the ANC at branch level until he was elected to serve as sub regional secretary of Umuziwabantu, a position he held until his death.
“The provincial leadership of the ANC saw tremendous potential in this young man and placed their faith in him him as a leader and member of the RTT.”
Mr Mbotho graduated from UKZN with a political science degree in 2009, and went on to serve on various local structures.
He was a site steward for the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union and a committee member of the Mbotho Tribal Court.
“He was a fearless activist who stood steadfastly by his beliefs until the end,” said Mr Mzimela.
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