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Another funeral for another political giant. The country has been dealt a heavy blow by the passing of City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Jolidee Matongo. His funeral comes just barely two weeks after the ANC lost a veteran, Kebby Maphatsoe. A dark cloud has fallen on the governing party indeed.

As Mzansi bids farewell to the late Matongo, his comrades and family pay tribute to a leader whose personal attributes and character live on as an inspiration to many. All those who knew him to remember his dignity and sincerity, his affable manner, and his humble demeanor. Matongo has been honored with a civic funeral on Friday for the service he rendered to the council and the city. Matongo, who was sworn in as mayor in August following the passing of Geoff Makhubo, died in a car crash last weekend while traveling on the Golden Highway.

The late mayor Johannesburg, Jolidee Matongo is being laid to rest today, a funeral service lead by his family and faith leaders Members of the ANC paid their last respects when they gathered at the late mayor’s home in Lenasia South on Thursday to pay homage to his family and his legacy of selfless leadership. Political parties in Johannesburg have put their difference aside to wish the now late Mayor of Johannesburg, Jolidee Matongo, a respectful farewell. Matongo’s coffin is wrapped with the ANC flag…a sign that he was an ANC giant who had given his all for the party. He even died in the line of duty!

ANC Treasurer General, Comrade, Paul Mashatile will deliver a tribute at the funeral of the late Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Jolidee Matongo on behalf of the broader mass democratic movement.

The City of Joburg has made provision for the public to attend the funeral virtually. To watch The Funeral Service of Executive Mayor, Jolidee Matongo, please use this: link https://t.co/JGBbJZgzOb

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