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Mogale City

ANC

Largest Party

ANC

Coalition leader

ATM

Current Mayor

2

Changes of Mayors

The Mogale City Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located within the West Rand District in the Gauteng Province.

The municipality lies directly south and west of the City of Tshwane and City of Johannesburg Metropolitan areas respectively. To the north, south and west it borders onto the Madibeng, Rand West City and Rustenburg Local Municipalities respectively.

General Information

The northern part of Mogale City comprises the bulk of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Mogale City’s strongest functional urban linkage is with the City of Johannesburg. Krugersdorp and the greater Kagiso area, Mogale City’s primary urban complex, forms part of a band of development stretching from the Johannesburg Inner City westwards along the mining belt up to Krugersdorp. The strongest east-west transport linkages between Mogale City and Johannesburg are along the R512, as well as the east-west railway line. Mogale City is linked to the City of Tshwane via the R28/N14 highway.

No of Seats per Party

Composition of Council

The council in made up of seventy seven councilors, with eight political parties represented in council. The ANC has 31 seats, DA 25, EFF 11, FF Plus 6, IFP 1, ACDP 1, PAC 1 and ATM 1.

Key Positions

Name

Party

Position

Cllr. Lucky Sele
ANC
Executive Mayor
Cllr. Dorren David,
ANC
Speaker
Cllr. Victor Molefe
ANC
MMC: Finance
Cllr. Lwando Resha
ANC
MMC: Utilities Management Services (UMS)
Cllr. Xolile Mkruquli
EFF
MMC: Roads and Transport
Cllr. Wonderful Segolodi
EFF
MMC: Health and social development;
Cllr. Kholeka Mandyu
EFF
MMC: Corporate Support Service
Cllr. John Koboekae
EFF
MMC: Roads and Transport
Cllr. Merriam Mogoje
ANC
MMC: Human Settlement and Real Estate
Cllr. Francis Makgatho
ANC
MMC: Public safety
Cllr. Cynthia Mankazana
ANC
MMC: Sports and recreation
Cllr. Merriam Mogoje,
ANC
MMC: Local economic development

Historical Timeline

Functions of the Executive Mayor as set out in Section 56 of the Structures Act: Identify and develop criteria in terms of which progress in the implementation of the strategies, programmes and services can be evaluated Review the performance of the municipality in order to improve the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the municipality; the efficiency of credit control, revenue, debt collection services and the implementation of the by-laws.
Functions of the Speakers as set out in Section 37 of the Structures Act: Presides at meetings of the council, Performs the duties and exercises the powers delegated to the speaker in terms of Section 59 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) Ensures that the council meets at least quarterly and Maintain order during meetings.

  • Mayor: Cllr. Tyrone Gray

    Party: DA

    Votes for: 43
    Parties for: DA, FF+,IFP, ACDP
    From: 23 November 2021 – 21 April 2023

  • Speaker: Cllr. Jacqueline Pannall

    Party: DA

    Votes for: 43
    Parties for: DA, FF+, IFP, ACDP
    From: 23 November 2021 – 21 April 2023

  • Mayor: Cllr. Danny Molefi Thupane

    Party: ATM

    Votes for: 43
    Parties for: ANC, EFF, ATM
    From: 25 April 2023 – 16 October 2024

  • Speaker: Cllr. Lucky Godfrey Sele

    Party: ANC

    Votes for: 43
    Parties for: ANC, EFF, ATM
    From: 25 April 2023 – 25 October 2024

  • Mayor: Cllr. Lucky Sele

    Party: ANC

    Votes for: 43
    Parties for: ANC, EFF,ATM
    From: 25 October 2024 – Current

  • Speaker: Cllr. Dorren David

    Party: ANC

    Votes for: Unopposed.
    Parties for: ANC, EFF, ATM
    From: 25 October 2024 – Current

Local News & Analysis

Mogale city elects a new mayor

29 October 2024

The ANC issues Mogale City Mayor an ultimatum: resign or face removal

17 October 2024