Tributes have been pouring in for the former mayor of uMgungundlovu and stalwart of the African National Congress (ANC), Yusuf Bhamjee, who passed away on January 3, 2025. Bhamjee was remembered for his dedication to sports, his role in transforming the municipality during his tenure as mayor, and his visionary leadership.
The party described him as a sports activist who used sports to unite people and give young people hope. With 9 years of experience, Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist, analysed political developments and interviewed key figures. UMGUNGUNDLOVU , KWAZULU-NATAL — Tributes poured in for uMgungundlovu's former mayor and African National Congress ( ANC ) stalwart Yusuf Bhamjee , who died on 3 January 2025.
the ANC described him as a sports activist who used sports to give young people hope. He received the Andrew Mlangeni Green Jacket, which recognised his services to sports in. He was also revered for his role in transforming the municipality during his tenure as mayor between 2008 and 2016.The Msunduzi Municipality's Mayor, Mzimkulu Thebolla, expressed his condolences to Bhamjee and described him in glowing terms. He described Bhamjee as a visionary leader who played a significant role in uMgungundlovu's development. 'We will miss his invaluable contribution to his political home and his steadfast commitment to the development of our district and its people,' Thebolla said.Mandla Mthethwa said: 'I shall not forget the times we shared together, your humbleness, honesty and dedication to the course of the SA revolution.'member for a decade and a Supreme Court advocate. He was a well-educated man with degrees in Political Science and Theology, among others.Tebogo Mokwena is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He has a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON. He joined Daily Sun, where he worked for 4 years covering politics, crime, entertainment, current affairs, policy, governance and art. He was also a sub-editor and journalist for Capricorn Post before joining Vutivi Business News in 2020, where he covered small business news policy and governance, analysis and profiles. He joined Briefly News in 2023. Tebogo passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative Email: [email protected]
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