Mongameli Bobani, head of Infrastructure and Engineering of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and former mayor of the Metro, has died.
The news was announced by UDM leader, Bantu Holomisa, on Twitter moments ago.
“It is sad to announce the passing of Councillor Bobani this evening. Our condolences to the family and friends. The UDM thanks his family for allowing him to contribute and build it. A hard working cadre who was always available to help communities. May his soul Rest In Peace,” Holomisa paid tribute on Twitter.
Councillor Mongameli Bobani has succumbed to Covid-19. Our condolences to his wife, children, family and friends, as well as the UDM in Nelson Mandela Bay. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/LvX1JSloMu
— Bantu Holomisa (@BantuHolomisa) November 11, 2020
Bobani has been hospitalised on 20 October after testing positive for COVID-19.
As previously reported by PE Express, his lawyer Danie Gouws said that Bobani was admitted to Life St George’s Hospital.
After Bobani experienced shortness of breath and feeling unwell, he visited his doctor who then advised him to go to the hospital.
On Wednesday, October 21, Bobani received confirmation that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Bobani was under sedation and was on a ventilator, Gouws previously said.
