The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane mourns the loss of Councillor Phillip Nel who passed away yesterday following a short illness.
Councillor Nel was the Ward Councillor for Ward 42 and an active member of his community.
In November 2020 he joined our political Executive team in Tshwane as the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Utilities and Regional Operations.
As a professional engineer, his contribution and inputs in his portfolio were immense. He was always prepared to work towards solving issues, engaging with communities and deploying to anywhere in the city where he was needed.
He was an invaluable part of our team in Tshwane, even as his health deteriorated, he continued to work from his hospital bed, and he joined Council meetings so that he could ensure that his portfolio was represented in the chamber.
This is how he will be remembered, as a dedicated and hard-working member of the Tshwane community.
We send our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Phillip’s wife Elsa Nel, his family, friends and colleagues. May his soul rest in peace.