Jolidee Matongo was a South African politician who served as the mayor of Johannesburg from 10 August 2021 until his death on 18 September 2021. Prior to his election as mayor, he served as the member of the mayoral committee
Age
Jolidee Matongo’s age as of 2021 was 46 years. (1975 – 18 September 2021)
Personal life
Matongo was born in Soweto, south of Johannesburg, his father was a Zimbabwean migrant. He held a diploma in public management, a B-Tech degree in public management from the University of South Africa, and a post-graduate diploma in management from Milpark Education. At the time of his death, he was studying for a master’s degree in public management through the Management College of Southern Africa. Matongo lived with his family in Lenasia
Mayor of Johannesburg
Geoff Makhubo died from COVID-19 complications in July 2021. On 3 August 2021, Matongo was one of three candidates whose names were submitted to the ANC provincial executive committee and the ANC national executive committee by the ANC’s regional executive committee to replace Makhubo as mayor. He was considered the frontrunner.On 5 August he was formally endorsed by the ANC’s national leadership.
Matongo was elected mayor unopposed on 10 August 2021 as he was the only candidate nominated for the position
Death
Matongo died in a car accident on 18 September 2021. He had served as mayor for slightly more than a month. Earlier that day, he had campaigned in Soweto with president Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng premier David Makhura ahead of the local government elections scheduled for 1 November 2021.