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 Initially, the ANC had withdrawn its motion back in August, reportedly due to insufficient support from other parties in the council.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 […]
A new coalition is on the cards for the city of Tshwane
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Multi-Charter coalition in the city of Tshwane is on the brink of collapse after ActionSA announced that they are leaving the DA-led coalition. This move paves the way for the formation of a new coalition to govern the city. Since the formation of the GNU, ActionSA has expressed its unhappiness with […]
Twenty-three by- elections took place around the country today
Today, there were twenty-three by-elections that took place in five provinces across the country. These by-elections are crucial as they might have an effect on the configuration and composition of various councils and coalitions. The province of KwaZulu Natal accounts for the largest number of by-elections that took place today, having recorded about nine by-elections, […]
A reprieve for the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the city of Tshwane
A motion of no confidence against City of Tshwane Executive Mayor Cilliers Brink is temporarily suspended by the African National Congress (ANC) following a court challenge by the mayor on “the lawfulness of the motion.” This temporary withdrawal provides the DA and multi-party coalition with the opportunity to reach out to ActionSA with the hope […]
The African National Congress resuscitated a motion of no confidence against Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink.
The ANC has filed another motion of no confidence against Mayor Cilliers Brink after the party withdrew a motion of no confidence in July 2024 in order to continue engaging with parties that have expressed interest in forming a government of local unity with the party. The City of Tshwane is currently led by the […]
The City of Johannesburg has a new speaker.
The ANC in Gauteng is on a mission to reclaim all metropolitan municipalities in the province.
The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng has set its sights on the city of Tshwane, which is still run by the Democratic Alliance (DA)-led coalition. The ANC has been on a mission to reclaim all metropolitan municipalities in the province. The party began by reclaiming the city of Ekurhuleni and recently, the city of […]
ActionSA has announced its nominee for the position of speaker in the City of Johannesburg.
ActionSA has finally announced their preferred candidate for the position of speaker, following weeks of negotiations with the African National Congress (ANC) and other parties in council. The party had made it clear that they will only support the ANC’s Dada Morero’s mayoral candidature on the following conditions: one if Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is removed; […]
