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ANC KZN spokesperson Ricardo Mthembu is dead

It is really so sad to announce the sudden death of the newly appointed NC KZN spokesperson Ricardo Mthembu.
[BREAKING NEWS] ANC KZN spokesperson Ricardo Mthembu has died, reportedly from complications linked to COVID-19
— I AM M M A P U L A (@Mmaps_ThePro) July 8, 2020
Following the May 8 elections, Mthembu left his role as mayor of KwaDukuza Municipality, a position he had occupied for eight years, and was deployed to serve as a member of the provincial legislature. This despite many thinking he would get an MEC position.
He is a former KwaDukuza Mayor., Ricardo had been in ICU for several days according to reports.
Before his death, Ricardo was a member of the provincial executive council of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal and was later appointed party spokesperson for the province.
The party is expected to release a statement later on Wednesday.
