IFP saddened by death of Johannesburg Mayor Jolidee Matongo
Mayor Jolidee Matongo died in a car crash on September 18.
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in Gauteng is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of the Mayor of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Jolidee Matongo.
The IFP extends its deepest condolences to Mayor Matongo’s family, friends, colleagues and all his comrades in the ANC during this difficult period.
Matongo was elected on August 10 to lead the Government of Local Unity, alongside the IFP and other parties in the CoJ. Before that, he served as MMC for Finance in the CoJ, under the leadership of the late Mayor Geoff Makhubo.
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Matongo had an illustrious career in public service. Before he was appointed MMC for Finance, he served as chief of staff in the Gauteng Department of Economic Development and worked as deputy director of youth development in CoJ.
Matongo served with a fervent spirit and the utmost dedication to the citizens of Johannesburg.
His loss is felt not only by members of his family and his political organisation but the rest of the citizens of Gauteng.
May his soul rest in perfect peace and his contribution to society outlive him. Lala ngoxolo qhawe!
Bonginkosi Dhlamini, MPL
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