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Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies of Covid-19

Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies of Covid-19

Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo has died of complications to after contracting COVID-19, the provincial government has announced, as South Africa’s economic hub continues to be hit by a severe third wave of the pandemic.

Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies of Covid-19
Geoff Makhubo

Makhubo passed on this morning, 9 July, after being in hospital for a while,” acting Mayor and Member of the Mayoral Committee, Councillor Eunice Mgcina said in a press release.

Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies of Covid-19
Eunice mgcina

Makhubo tested positive for COVID-19 and was admitted to hospital last week after falling ill.

Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo dies of Covid-19
Source: Facebook (full release on globalinfo247.com)

We had hoped that the Executive Mayor would beat the virus and return to work and lead the city as we face this pandemic that has devastated lives and livelihoods. Sadly, it was not to be,” she added.

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