Matatiele Local Municipality has confirmed the death of its Chief Whip, Councillor Nomonde Nkukhu.
Nkukhu served on the municipal council and held a key role in the municipality’s political leadership.
Matatiele Mayor Patrick Stuurman expressed his condolences to the Nkukhu family, friends, colleagues and the communities she served.
Stuurman said Nkukhu dedicated herself to serving the people of Matatiele.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Cllr. Nomonde Nkukhu. We have lost a colleague, a public representative and a member of the leadership of our municipality who dedicated herself to serving the people of Matatiele,” Stuurman said.
The mayor said Nkukhu worked with other councillors to carry out their duties and support the municipality’s development work.
He said her death was a loss to the municipality and the people she served.
The municipality has asked residents and the wider Matatiele community to support the Nkukhu family during this difficult time.
It also asked the community to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers.
The municipality said it will share details of the memorial and funeral services after discussions with the family.
The statement did not provide details about the cause of Nkukhu’s death.
