14 Facts About Geoff Makhubo

Moloantoa Geoffrey Makhubo was a South African politician who served as the Mayor of Johannesburg from December 2019 until his death from COVID-19 in July 2021.

Geoff Makhubo was a member of the African National Congress and the party's regional chair.

Geoff Makhubo completed a Management Advancement Programme at Wits Business School in 1997.

Geoff Makhubo earned a Leadership in Local Government certificate from the University of Cape Town.

Geoff Makhubo was the chairperson of the African National Congress Youth League while in his youth.

Geoff Makhubo had served as the Co-President of the Metropolis Global Fund for Cities' Development.

Geoff Makhubo had held senior leadership roles in the African National Congress's Greater Johannesburg Region.

Geoff Makhubo was the regional treasurer before he became the regional leader in July 2018.

Geoff Makhubo was appointed the caucus leader of the ANC in the city council after the resignation of Parks Tau in May 2019.

Geoff Makhubo was officially elected to the office on 4 December 2019 after he received 137 out of 268 votes.

Geoff Makhubo entered office under much controversy as he had been accused of gross corruption by both the Economic Freedom Fighters and the Democratic Alliance following a payment of R30 million to his company from Regiments Capital, a firm implicated in the ongoing State Capture inquiries, while he served as Finance MMC.

On 27 November 2020, Geoff Makhubo testified at The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture.

In May 2021, Geoff Makhubo was accused of corruption related to dealings with the company EOH Group as outlined at the Zondo Commission.

Geoff Makhubo died of COVID-19 related complications on 9 July 2021.