Late BCM speaker and ex mayor Mtsi to be honoured by renamed mayoral cup

Buffalo City Metro mayor Xola Pakati has announced the renaming of the annual mayoral cup in honour of former speaker Alfred Mtsi.

Pakati made the announcement at Mtsi's funeral service at the East London City Hall on Friday morning.

Mtsi, 69, died from Covid-19 complications at Life Beacon Bay hospital on Sunday.

Addressing mourners from a virtual funeral ceremony, Pakati who has served with Mtsi on several leadership positions since 1986, including as ANC MPLs, said Mtsi's name would never be forgotten.

“Comrade Mtsi is no more, but we can do certain acts now to honour his memory. Because he loved sports and the advancement of Africans so much we will start a process of naming the annual mayoral cup to Skuta Alfred Mtsi games.

“While we live, we will ensure the legacy of comrade Mtsi is honoured through our actions and deeds. He left a strong mark in our hearts, and it is our duty to preserve his legacy,” Pakati said.