Mpumalanga: The Gert Sibande District is in deep mourning following the sudden passing of two devoted public servants — Cllr Victor Dudley of Gert Sibande District Municipality and Cllr Jabulile Cebile Hildigart Ndebele of Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality. Their deaths, reported on the same day, have left a profound void in local governance and community life across the region.
Cllr Victor Dudley: A Young Leader Committed to DevelopmentThe Gert Sibande District Municipality (GSDM) was rocked by the news of the untimely death of Cllr Victor Dudley, a young and full-time Democratic Alliance representative who had served the municipality since November 2021. Known for his energy, insight, and passion for community upliftment, Cllr Dudley served on the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) and the Infrastructure and Technical Services Portfolio Committee.
Speaker of the GSDM Council, Cllr Busisiwe Sekhonde, expressed deep sorrow, calling his death “shocking and heartbreaking.”
“His sudden departure leaves a gap not only in the political landscape of our district but also in the hearts of those who had the privilege of working alongside him,” said Sekhonde.
Cllr Dudley was also known for his active involvement in GSDM sports, where his spirit of unity and camaraderie touched many lives.
“He was not only...
