ANC names Matongo as Joburg mayoral candidate
He is set to come in as the third mayor since the local government elections in 2016, with the city having first been led by Herman Mashaba and then by Geoff Makhubo, who passed away from Covid-19-related complications last month at the age of 53.If voted for by council, Matongo will complete what is left of this term of office, which will end either in October or early next year, depending on the date of the local government elections, which has yet to be confirmed.
Mpho Moerane, former member of the mayoral committee for infrastructure and environmental services, and Salphina Mulaudzi, chair of chairpersons in the City of Joburg, were shortlisted for the mayoral position alongside Matongo. City of Johannesburg MMC for Environmental and Infrastructure Services, Mpho Moerane. Photo: Gallo Images/Sharon SeretloThe candidates were questioned about their qualifications and the changes they would implement if given the opportunity to lead the country’s economic hub.
They were then asked how they would advance unity and renewal within the party’s regional structures.The ANC has 124 seats in the council and will need an additional 12 votes from other parties for it to install its mayoral choice. The Inkatha Freedom Party, the United Democratic Movement, Cope, the African Independent Congress and Al Jama-ah are expected to support the ANC in electing Matongo as mayor.
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