Matatiele Local Municipality is mourning the loss of Councillor Siphamandla Governmen Shepard Ntabeni, who served as Ward 10 Councillor. His life was tragically cut short in a car accident on the R56 between Matatiele and Tlokoeng on November 15, 2024.
Cllr. Ntabeni’s Career and Achievements
Before becoming a councillor, Ntabeni worked for the municipality as a personal assistant in the Office of the Chief Whip from 2016 to 2021. After the 2021 local government elections, he was sworn in as Ward 10 councillor and became a member of the Corporate Services and Local Economic Development Standing Committees. He also served as chairperson of the Information Technology and Governance Committee at Alfred Nzo District Municipality.
Mayor Cllr. Sonwabile Mngenela praised Ntabeni’s dedication and passion, saying,
This young lion worked tirelessly to transform Ward 10 and the Eastern Cape. His interventions brought numerous infrastructure projects to the ward, and his enthusiasm for youth and sports development was unmatched. We’ll deeply miss his sense of humor and commitment to Council.
Funeral Proceedings
The municipality has announced the funeral arrangements as follows:
- Memorial Service
- Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- Venue: Fresh Produce Market
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Funeral Service
- Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
- Venue: Caba Village
- Time: 9:00 AM
The community is invited to pay their respects to the late Cllr. Ntabeni during these services. His legacy and contributions to the municipality will be deeply missed.
