Former eThekiwini mayor Zandile Gumede has been elected eThekwini chairperson, defeating her rival, eThekwini council speaker Thabani Nyawose. | JKwritingz
Gumede, who was not present for the election due to the step-aside rule, received 210 votes while Nyawose received 181.Thembo Ntuli was elected deputy chairperson, while Musa Nciki was elected as ANC secretary in the region.
Gumede's supporters ululated and sang in celebration after her win was announced shortly after 20:00 on Sunday. We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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