ANC mourns death of Gauteng spokesperson Mzi Khumalo - Inside Politics
By Akani Nkuna The ANC in Gauteng has expressed condolences following the untimely death of its provincial spokesperson, Mzikayifani Elias Khumalo, describing his passing as a loss to the organisation and the broader movement. Khumalo, 54, reportedly collapsed and fell down the stairs at his home in Willowbrook Estate, Ruimsig, Johannesburg. He was rushed to […]
, Mzikayifani Elias Khumalo,describing his passing as a loss to the organisation and the broader movement. Khumalo, 54, reportedly collapsed and fell down the stairs at his home in Willowbrook Estate, Ruimsig, Johannesburg. He was rushed to hospital, where he later died. In a statement on Monday, ANC acting national spokesperson Nonceba Mhlauli described Khumalo as a committed member who served the party and the public by articulating its policies, decisions and programmes with discipline. “Throughout these responsibilities, Comrade Mzi remained closely connected to the communities from which he emerged. His political life reflected a sustained commitment to the ANC and to the institutions of democratic local and provincial government,” she said. Khumalo had a long career in public service, serving as speaker and later executive mayor of the former Randfontein Local Municipality. Following the establishment of the Rand West City Local Municipality in 2016, he became its first executive mayor. He joined the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in 2019, serving as ANC caucus leader and chief whip. In October 2022, Khumalo was appointed MEC for Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs, e-Government, Research and Development. He later chaired the portfolio committee. ANC Gauteng Provincial Task Team coordinator Sochayile Khanyile described Khumalo as a leader with an “unwavering commitment” to the people. Khanyile said that despite holding senior political positions in the province, Khumalo remained humble and deeply connected to his community. “Despite the many offices he occupied, he remained deeply rooted in his community, he supported young people to access higher education, assisted vulnerable members of society … his leadership reflected the enduring values of selfless service, humility, discipline and unwavering commitment to the people,” Khanyile said. Police have opened an inquest into his death. INSIDE POLITICS