Andile Mngwevu
Andile Mngwevu | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mayoral Committee for Roads and Transport Management | |
| Constituency | City of Ekurhuleni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Municipal roads and transport management |
Andile Mngwevu is a South African politician and municipal public official who serves as the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Roads and Transport Management in the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa.
As MMC, he is responsible for the oversight of road infrastructure, traffic management systems, and public transport planning across the metropolitan municipality. In January 2026, Mngwevu was reported missing after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters in southern Mozambique.[1][2][3]
Political career
City of Ekurhuleni
Mngwevu is an elected councillor in the City of Ekurhuleni and was appointed as MMC for Roads and Transport Management. His portfolio includes responsibility for road maintenance programmes, traffic signal management, public transport coordination, and engagement with transport stakeholders.
In August 2024, he was involved in resolving a public transport impasse in Etwatwa following negotiations between the City of Ekurhuleni and local taxi associations, which led to the restoration of transport services in the area.[4]
Mngwevu has also spoken publicly about challenges affecting the city’s transport infrastructure, including vandalism of traffic lights, road flooding, and the impact of infrastructure damage on commuter safety and municipal costs.[5]
Community initiatives
Prior to and alongside his municipal leadership role, Mngwevu has been involved in community development initiatives in the Ekurhuleni area. He organised annual "Back to School" campaigns in KwaThema, during which school uniforms and educational supplies were distributed to underprivileged learners, often coinciding with his birthday celebrations.[6]
2026 Mozambique flooding incident
In mid-January 2026, Mngwevu was reported missing after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floodwaters in the Chokwé region of southern Mozambique during severe flooding.[7]
The City of Ekurhuleni confirmed the incident in an official statement, indicating that Mngwevu was part of an official delegation at the time of the accident.[8]
Search and rescue operations involving Mozambican authorities, South African emergency services, and the South African National Defence Force were launched. Media reports indicated that contact was established with at least one other individual from the vehicle, while efforts to locate Mngwevu continued.[9][10] [11]
See also
References
- ↑ Singh, Orrin. "Andile Mngwevu's family preparing for the worst as search for Ekurhuleni MMC continues". EWN. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ Cupido, Gerry; Masilela, Sinenhlanhla (2247-05-05). "Tragic Floods: Ekurhuleni MMC missing in Mozambique, two children drown in Limpopo". IOL. Retrieved 2026-01-20. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ "South Africa: Ekurhuleni transport MMC Andile Mngwevu missing after floodwaters sweep away vehicle in Mozambique". Mozambique. 2026-01-19. Archived from the original on 2026-01-19. Retrieved 2026-01-20.
- ↑ "Etwatwa public transport impasse resolved". City of Ekurhuleni. 2024. Archived from the original on 11 September 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Vandalised traffic lights in Ekurhuleni threaten safety". Daily Sun. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Mngwevu gives gifts on his birthday". The Citizen. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Ekurhuleni MMC missing after vehicle swept away by floodwaters in Mozambique". TimesLIVE. 18 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "City confirms MMC for Roads and Transport Management is missing following flooding incident in Mozambique". City of Ekurhuleni. 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "SANDF joins search for missing Ekurhuleni MMC in Mozambique floods". Sowetan. 19 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Desperate search for Andile Mngwevu after Mozambique floods". IOL. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ↑ "Family of missing Ekurhuleni MMC remain hopeful". IOL. 19 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
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