Al Jama-ah leader Ganief Hendricks says key players in orchestrating a vote of no confidence in Mpho Phalatse and Thapelo Amad being voted in as mayor of Johannesburg included Panyaza Lesufi and Jeff Radebe. | JKwritingz ZintleMahlati
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The"long walk" that led to the ousting of the DA from the Johannesburg metro included concerted efforts to win over smaller parties by ANC Gauteng chairperson Panyaza Lesufi. He also roped in party head of policy Jeff Radebe into the discussions which extended to last-minute negotiations on the sidelines of former National Assembly speaker Frene Ginwala's memorial.
This was confirmed by Al Jama-ah party leader Ganief Hendricks, who told News24 there was a lot of people who worked in the background that led to little-known Thapelo Amad becoming City of Johannesburg mayor. Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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