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Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, reiterates his party's firm stance against collaborating with the DA and FF Plus, labelling them 'enemies of progress' during a recent speech at the Land Reclamation Day event.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) disputes claims by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero regarding the renaming of Sandton Drive, highlighting the origins of the proposal and the EFF's support for the change.
Patriotic Alliance councillor Tebogo Nkonkou is the new MMC for Community Development who will take over from the expelled Gwamanda.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile announces the date for the inaugural National Dialogue, aiming to address pressing socio-political issues in South Africa.
In a media statement confirming the news, Morero said he has decided to place MMC Gwamanda on special leave, effective immediately, and relieve him of all his executive duties.
DA’s Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku said the City of Joburg must investigate the agreements where Kabelo Gwamanda put his signature, and examine all the documentation.
In a video shared on X, Kabelo Gwamanda who was released on bail said growing up as a black person in South Africa, being arrested is a possibility one cannot avoid.
The political party is surprised by the timing of the arrest and says that Gwamanda is being persecuted by the DA.
The Al Jama-ah councillor is embroiled in an insurance fraud scandal based in Soweto.
Johannesburg's proposal to rename Sandton Drive after Palestinian activist Leila Khaled has ignited a fierce debate.
“I'm very stressed by the situation. It is giving me sleepless nights. Every time I reflect on this, I get deeply disappointed, first by the political choice the ANC made,” said Mapaila.
She beat Sifumba with 180 votes while DA candidates got 68 votes in the city council chamber in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, on Wednesday.
Newly elected Joburg mayor, Dada Morero, declared the city a “construction site”, and would prioritise financial sustainability, service delivery, fighting crime and waste removal for the city.
In September 2022, Morero was elected to the position after DA’s Mpho Phalatse was removed from office through a vote of no confidence.
ActionSA welcomes Kabelo Gwamanda’s resignation, aims to fix Johannesburg.
In September 2022, Morero was elected to the role after Mpho Phalatse of the Democratic Alliance was removed from office through a vote of no confidence.
ANC Joburg regional spokesperson Masilo Serekele said Kabelo Gwamanda has adhered to the engagements which the ANC has been having with Al Jama-ah for some time.
It is also rumoured that his replacement will be the ANC's Dada Morero, who is the current Finance MMC in the metro, Dada is the ANC Johannesburg region chairperson.
The ANC’s Joburg regional secretary, Sasabona Manganye, told media outlets on Monday that a new mayor will come from their party, replacing Kabelo Gwamanda.
Civic organisations and political parties have demanded that Gwamanda step down from office.
At first, the loan was rejected due to Johannesburg Finance MMC Dada Morero not providing adequate information on the purpose and terms of the loan.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) Defend Our Democracy, Action for Accountability (A4A), Johannesburg Inner-City and Rivonia Circle are supporting the call.
Mashaba’s stance sparked speculations that a coalition of the ANC and ActionSA will see Morero return as mayor, toppling Gwamanda.
Al Jama-ah leader, Ganief Hendricks said no structure of the ANC has made any decisions on Joburg leadership, and no structure of the ANC has asked Gwamanda to resign.
Ramaphosa added that parties in the GNU have come together, despite their differences, because they shared a commitment to a nation that is united, prosperous and inclusive.