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Mpho Phalatse's first day back: Locked out but working virtually ahead of 2nd no-confidence vote
Alex Patrick

• Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse and her MMCs are back in power after a court ruling, but they have been locked out of their council offices.
• In the interim, the coalition is working on a strategy to get more support ahead of a second vote of no confidence in Phalatse next week.
• The mayoral committee met virtually to discuss investigations into corruption by the ANC-led government.

Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse had to work virtually when she resumed office after her reinstatement on Tuesday because she and her MMCs were locked out of their council offices.
While waiting for a locksmith to resolve their dilemma, the coalition started strategising to ensure that they secure the majority of votes during an expected vote of no confidence in Phalatse next week.
26 Oct 2022 11AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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