Ekurhuleni has no mayor

Ekurhuleni Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana was ousted from his position after a council vote.

The decision, supported by 47 councillors, outnumbered the 32 in favour of his retention.

The ANC and DA abstained from voting, revealing a complex political landscape surrounding Ngodwana’s tenure.

The vote outcome marks a significant shift in the municipality’s leadership, sparking discussions about the future trajectory of Ekurhuleni under new governance.

The council meeting witnessed a tense atmosphere when motions of no confidence were brought against Ngodwana and council speaker Nthabiseng Tshivhenga.

ActionSA initiated the motion against Ngodwana, which has loomed over the last three council meetings amid interruptions.

Simultaneously, the DA filed a motion against Tshivhenga, accusing her of shielding EFF councillors accused of assaulting ANC members during a previous session in February.

Siyanda Makhubo, the leader of the ActionSA caucus, viewed these motions as opportunities to challenge the ANC-EFF administration at the municipal level.

The council proceedings faced delays when the ANC called for a 30-minute caucus. Tensions escalated as the ANC pushed to prioritise specific agenda items before addressing the pending motions.

However, the DA argued against altering the meeting’s order once it commenced. Despite objections, the speaker ruled in favour of reshuffling the agenda.

While the ANC withdrew its amendments, the DA requested consideration for theirs.

However, ActionSA rejects the proposed amendments from both parties, fearing potential disruptions to council proceedings because of their changes.

Tshivhenvga survived the motion of no confidence tabled by the DA.

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