By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Ugu (KZN South Coast) district municipality manager, Dr Elliot Ntombela has passed away after short illness.
Municipal spokesperson, France Zama confirmed the death, and said he died in hospital this morning after he was hospitalised for more than three weeks.
“His untimely death is a great shock to the municipality and the entire municipal council, as Dr Ntombela was expected to be discharged from hospital and resume his official duties in the new year.”
“The municipality requests members of the public to grant space to the family of the late Dr Ntombela during this difficult period.
He was officially appointed as the Municipal Manager in October 2022, after being in the position in an acting capacity for over a year.
KZN Cogta MEC, Sihle Zikalala, said Ntombela’s passing leaves a gaping hole in the sphere of local government in the province.