DA caucus leader in Johannesburg, Belinda Kayser-Ehceozonjoku files a motion of no confidence against Mayor Dada Morero and Speaker Nobuhle Mthembu.
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has tabled a Motion of No Confidence against the City Mayor Dada Morero, and the Speaker of the Johannesburg City Council, Nobuhle Mthembu, asserting that they have failed the city and must resign.
“They’ve been complicit in destroying the City of Gold, and they must go!” the party said.
The party said the current leadership has failed to deliver basic services.
“The Executive Mayor has failed the people. Instead of leading with integrity, his administration has been marked by mismanagement, patronage networks, and a disturbing lack of transparency,” DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku said in a statement.
“Equally troubling is the Speaker's failure to uphold her constitutional role as an impartial guardian of council processes”.
Kayser-Echeozonjoku also accused Mthembu of being biased towards the council.
“The Speaker's actions, evident in her protection of ineffective officials and disregard for procedural fairness, demonstrate that she is no longer independent but a political ally of the Mayor.
“Between the two of them, the council has turned into a political playground, while residents suffer the consequences of poor governance,” she said.
Morero is scheduled to deliver his State of the City Address (SOCA) at the city council on Wednesday afternoon.
Many are anticipating that his speech will pave the way for action to address the issues in the city.
The DA further urged all councillors, irrespective of party affiliation, to support the DA's motions and join the fight for a city that works for all its people.
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