Mpho Moerane

Mpho Moerane was involved in a car accident that left him in a serious condition in hospital.

Moerane was in the running to become the ANC Johannesburg chairperson. His family and the African National Congress (ANC) previously said he was in a serious but stable condition. An avid golfer and businessperson, Moerane was born in the famous Alexandra township.

Family spokesperson Mike Maile said the widespread rumours alleging that Moerane has died are causing untold suffering to the family.

Moerane is set to contest for the position of party leader position in the elective conference. Our suspicion is that they are the source of the rumour. The ANC in Johannesburg last week postponed its regional elective conference, which was scheduled for this weekend. “As you can imagine, the family is distraught. They speak to journalists, and that is how the rumours spread,” he said. However, I cannot go into details of his illness, and that is all I can say,” said Maile, who was flanked by fellow African National Congress members, including former Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina.

The family gave an update on his condition, saying while he remains unconscious and in a critical condition, he is stable.

Read More Read More Maile said rumours around Moerane's wellbeing stemmed from journalists: “I should point a finger at the journalists and your sources inside the hospital.

The family gave an update on his condition on Wednesday morning following claims that he had succumbed to his injuries from last week's car accident.

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Moerane, who was involved in a car accident a week ago, is the city's third mayor to have died in the past year.

Moerane is the third Johannesburg mayor to die in the past year. Mpho Moerane, the former Johannesburg mayor, has died a week after being involved in a car accident and admitted to hospital. Moerane, who was involved in a car accident a week ago, is the city's third mayor to have died in the past year

Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Moerane's death is a huge blow for local government as he was a committed servant, the ANC says.

He was a very disciplined and committed servant, who was dedicated to the service of the people,” Maile said. And it is nothing else but to ensure that we improve on the quality of life.” Growing up in an area like Alex where there was lack of development made sense for Mpho to become a political activist. The department said Moerane had “distinguished himself as one of the consummate and hardworking public representatives. This is a huge blow for local government not only in Johannesburg, but provincially as a whole. Moerane was expected to contest the regional chair position at the ANC Johannesburg elective conference next weekend.

The disheartening news was confirmed by the family's representative, Mike Maile, during a media press conference, who said Moerane was certified dead at ...

His untimely passing is a stark reminder of the fragility of life. Regarding his political journey, Maile said they should be given time to write a proper obituary. No words can describe the pain his passing has brought. He succumbed to his injuries.” “I hope the abuse of social media stops because you are hurting people. “We will inform the public of all due arrangements.

It has been a sombre evening for many in politics after the death of former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Moerane, announced by a family representative on ...

“To this end, the ANC conveys its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, the residents of the City of Johannesburg, fellow councillors, comrades in arms and the entire liberation movement. His entire life was anchored by service to others. Moerane was appointed mayor just a month before the November 2021 local government elections. Former Joburg mayor Geoff Makhubo died from Covid complications shortly after his replacement, Jolidee Matongo, died in a car accident. I hope the abuse of social media stops. He succumbed to his injuries,” Maile said.

Mpho Moerane passed away on Wednesday at Milpark Hospital he was receiving treatment there following a car crash a week ago.

"Our relationship is really what binds us together. Moerane passed away on Wednesday at Milpark Hospital where he was receiving treatment following a car crash a week ago. Mpho Moerane passed away on Wednesday at Milpark Hospital he was receiving treatment there following a car crash a week ago.