Geoff Makhubo

South African politician

Moloantoa Geoffrey Makhubo (8 February 1968 – 9 July 2021) was a South African politician. He was the Mayor of Johannesburg from December 2019 until his death from COVID-19 in July 2021. He was a member of the African National Congress.

Geoff Makhubo
Makhubo after being elected Mayor on 4 December 2019
Mayor of Johannesburg
In office
4 December 2019 – 9 July 2021
Preceded byHerman Mashaba
Succeeded byEunice Mgcina (Acting)[1]
Regional Chairperson of the African National Congress in Johannesburg
In office
1 July 2018 – 9 July 2021
Preceded byParks Tau
Personal details
Born8 February 1968
Soweto, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Died9 July 2021(2021-07-09) (aged 53)
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Cause of deathCOVID-19
NationalitySouth African
Political partyAfrican National Congress (Until 2021; his death)
Alma materUniversity of Witwatersrand

Makhubo died of COVID-19 on 9 July 2021 in Johannesburg, aged 53.[2]

References

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  1. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/eunice-mgcina-is-acting-mayor-of-joburg-f762bc6e-dc76-4c5f-8d6e-4e44ae858d6f
  2. "City of Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo has died from Covid-19". News24. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.