Английская Википедия:Alfred Mtsi

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Skuta Alfred Mtsi[1] (Шаблон:Circa 1950–1951 Шаблон:Spnd 12 July 2020) was a South African politician who served as the mayor of Buffalo City, South Africa. Prior to his mayoral tenure he served as a member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature and later served as the Speaker of the Buffalo City council before his death.

Early life

Skuta Alfred Mtsi was born in Шаблон:Circa 1950–1951 and grew up in Ncerha Village, outside of East London. He attended Hebron Primary School, Mzimkhulu Higher Primary and Gcisa Commercial High School.[1] He was expelled from school in 11th grade for attending an "illegal gathering" with 19 other students.[2]

He graduated with a Master's degree in public administration and an advanced certificate in public administration and management from the University of Fort Hare, a certificate in governance and leadership from the University of South Africa, and a certificate in advanced governance and public leadership from the University of the Witwatersrand.[1]

Career

Mtsi became involved in politics during the Soweto uprising in 1976. In 1983, he started working for Mercedes-Benz. In 1989, he served as a shop steward of NUMSA. In 1991, he served as chairman of COSATU and served as chairman of COSATU in the Border Region from 1992 to 1993.[1]

Politics

In 1990, Mtsi became a member of the African National Congress and the South African Communist Party.[2] He served as a member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature from 1999 to 2014.[3][2]

In June 2015, Mtsi was inaugurated as Mayor of Buffalo City, South Africa to fill the vacancy created by Zukiswa Ncitha's resignation.[4] He served until August 2016.[5] In 2016, Mtsi was elected to serve as Speaker of the Buffalo City council.[6][7]

Death

On 7 July 2020, Mtsi was hospitalized at the Life Beacon Bay Hospital in East London after contracting COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. He died on 12 July. Mtsi was the third member of the Buffalo City council to die from the disease after Zukiswa Mankayi and Gideon Norexe.[8][6]

Electoral history

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