The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality grieves the death of both the Mayor and Municipality Manager of Ugu District Municipality, Councilor Phumlile Mthiyane and Dr. Elliot, Michael Ntombela.
Whilst in shock of the devastating news of first the passing of Dr. Ntombele who passed away on Saturday, 14 January 2023, in just 2 days apart the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality had to grieve another death of Cllr Mthiyane.
According to reports, Dr. Ntombele was hospitalized for more than three weeks due to illness leading to his death on Saturday.
“The news about their untimely passing, are received with shock and distress as the two were important components of leadership collective of Ugu District Municipality, as Political and Administration Heads, respectively”, said Councilor Sikhumbuzo Mqadi.
In a statement release, municipality Spokesperson, France Zama announced the passing of the mayor Phumile Mthiyane.
A dark cloud seems to have fallen upon our municipality during this period and we request your thoughts and prayers to be with the family at this time of loss he said.
His Worship, Cllr Mqadi says they are still in shocked by the unexpected news. On behalf of Ray Nkonyeni Cllr Mqadi sends his condolences.
Remembrance of the good done by those we have loved and worked with, is th eonly consolation when we have lost them, their legacies shall leave forever. Let’s put their respective families, Ugu Council, Management, all employees of Ugu District Municipality, and Ugu residents in our prayers during this difficult time and May their souls rest in eternal peace, concluded Cllr Mqadi.
Details to the burial of Cllr Mthiyane will be issued once they are available for the public.
