Municipal by-elections in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo
The IEC has conducted registration for the upcoming by-elections, which are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025. Photo source: IEC
Former mayor Gwamanda fired as MMC
Former Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has been dismissed from his position as the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg. The dismissal, which took place on November 8, 2024, follows serious allegations that Gwamanda was involved in a funeral policy scam, defrauding individuals. The decision to remove Gwamanda from […]
Mogale city elects a new mayor
On October 25, 2024, Councillor Lucky Sele was elected as the new mayor of Mogale City during the 39th Special Council Meeting in the West Rand. His election follows the resignation of former mayor Danny Thupane on October 16, 2024, who stepped down at the request of the African National Congress (ANC). This move is […]
BY-ELECTIONS!!!
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Eugene Modise elected deputy mayor and MMC for Finance
The African National Congress (ANC) regional chairperson Eugene Modise was elected as deputy mayor and MMC for Finance for the City of Tshwane during a special council meeting on Friday the 18th of October 2024. The new deputy mayor has promised the residents of Tshwane that he will ensure that there is financial prudence in […]
The ANC issues Mogale City Mayor an ultimatum: resign or face removal
The African National Congress (ANC) in the West Rand has given Mogale City Mayor, Danny Thupane, an ultimatum to either resign from his position or face removal through a motion of no confidence. Thupane, a member of the African Transformation Movement (ATM), has been targeted by the ANC as part of their broader strategy to […]
Dr Nasiphi Moya of ActionSA elected as Mayor of Tshwane
On 09 October 2024, Cllr. Nasiphi Moya of ActionSA was elected as the 5th Mayor of Tshwane since the 2021 local government elections. Moya received 122 votes beating opponent Cllr. Cilliers Brink of the DA who obtained 86 votes from council. These results come after a coalition agreement between the ANC, ActionSA, EFF and other […]
Former Executive Mayor of Tshwane Mr Randall Williams spills the beans on his unceremonious removal and service delivery debacle in Tshwane
In his recent interview with Newzroom Africa, former Executive Mayor Randall Williams of Tshwane addressed several pressing issues surrounding his abrupt removal and ongoing challenges in the city. He revealed that his dismissal was communicated through a virtual meeting led by DA leaders John Steenhuisen and Solly Msimanga, asserting that the decision was made by […]
The situation in Tshwane highlights the complexities of coalition politics in South Africa.
The situation in Tshwane highlights the complexities of coalition politics in South Africa. The political and governance crisis unfolding in Tshwane underscores the delicate nature of coalition politics in South Africa’s local governments. The removal of Cilliers Brink, and the subsequent contestation for the position of Executive Mayor, reveals the inherent instability within coalition alliances, […]
Cilliers Brink has been removed from his position through a motion of no confidence.
Executive Mayor Cilliers Brink has been removed from his position in the City of Tshwane following a successful motion of no confidence led by the African National Congress (ANC). Initially, the ANC had withdrawn its motion back in August, reportedly due to insufficient support from other parties in the council. However, recent developments, including the […]
