Makhura describes Lipudi as man of integrity
Gauteng Premier David Makhura visited the Lipudi family home on Monday to relay his condolences to the wife and family of the late mayor.
Lipudi died at Helen Joseph hospital in Johannesburg on Sunday morning following a short illness.
Speaking outside the home, Makhura said he was saddened by the loss of an old friend.
"Certainly the people of our province, the people of West Rand, and the communities of Mogale City have lost a great servant of the people in the person of mayor Patrick Naga Lipudi.
"I have known the mayor for quite a long time. Me and him served together as secretaries.”
Watch: Mayor Patrick Naga Lipudi was one of the most dedicated, and humble people who lived truly what the ANC says we should do. He was a servant of the people of the West Rand. May his soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/t32LgSIlDm
— David Makhura (@David_Makhura) January 13, 2020
Makhura described Lipudi as a man of integrity.
"He was always humble, he was dedicated, he was hardworking, he was principled and he has a great deal of integrity.
"He carried himself, he conducted himself, carried out his work to approximate the values of the ANC."
Lipudi became the mayor in June 2017 after the African National Congress (ANC) wrestled back control of the municipality from the Democratic Alliance (DA).
The family is yet to announce funeral arrangements.
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Lipudi died at Helen Joseph hospital in Johannesburg on Sunday morning. Family spokesperson Sabelo Ngwane confirmed to Jacaranda FM News that Lipudi was admitted to Helen Joseph several times during the festive season before his death. Ngwane says the family is devastated.