Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Unpacking Ekurhuleni’s council sitting & postponement of new mayor voting.

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Mzwandile Masina pulls out of Ekurhuleni mayoral race
Withdrawal of former mayor paves the way for election of EFF candidate Nkululeko

Former Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina has withdrawn from the race to lead the metro’s council, paving the way for the appointment of the EFFs Nkululeko Dunga.

The City of Ekurhuleni is on Wednesday expected to elect a replacement for the DA’s Tania Campbell, who was removed after losing a confidence vote last week.
2 Nov 2022 9AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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