The City of Joburg has paid tribute to deceased Joburg Mayor Jolidee Matongo with a wreath-laying ceremony at the site of the accident which claimed his life.
A cross was placed next to the road. The Johannesburg Metro Police choir sang songs while a brass banded marched in Matonga's honour.Among those who laid wreaths were Matonga's wife, the speaker of the Joburg council Nonceba Molwele, chief whip of council Solomon Mogase, acting city manager Floyd Brink and acting chief of the JMPD Angie Mokasi.
Molwele said she was in shock following Matonga's death. She said she was at the accident scene on Saturday and"it was still unbelievable".Matongo's funeral will take place on Friday with a civic funeral, Molwele said.Molwele said the city was in mourning and Matonga's death followed that of Geoff Makhubo, the former mayor.
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