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MANDENI MAYOR, CLLR ZULU EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE HONORABLE SPEAKER CLLR CEBOLENKOSI MFEKAYI AND MR SIYABONGA MBELU.
Mayor Siphesihle Zulu has, on behalf of the Mandeni Municipality, extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of Cllr Cebolenkosi Mfekayi and Mr. Siyabonga Mbelu who passed away yesterday[18 April] at a tragic car accident that took their lives on the N2 highway, New Guilderland area. When the accident occurred, there was also Ndulinde [Ward 6] Cllr Nhlakanipho Msomi who is currently fighting for his life in the ICU ward of the Stanger District hospital.
Council Speaker Mfekayi was also an elected ward Councilor for ward 12 since 2011 to date. Cllr Mfekayi succeeded late Ward Councilor Mdumseni Ngema who was shot dead in the area in 2009.
At the time of his death, Mr. Mbelu was working as the administrator in the Office of the Mayor. Cllr Mfekayi and Mr. Mbelu were not just best friends but they were also neighbors in the area of eGqumeni. The energy they with which they made contributions to the development of the youth, community development and in the structures of the ANC in the Greater KwaDukuza Region will be greatly missed by all especially the youth for which they were key leaders.
“We wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families, staff and councilors of Mandeni Municipality, relatives and friends. We hope that they will all be strengthened during this moment of challenge”, said Mayor Zulu.May His Soul Rest in Peace!