New councillors sworn in
Councillors who fill a vacancy between elections must be sworn in or make an affirmation before a magistrate.
The City of Ekurhuleni has welcomed seven new members to its council.
The new councillors, who are filling vacancies, were sworn in by the speaker of council, Alderman Councillor Patricia Kumalo, on Thursday.
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In terms of the Ekurhuleni Standing Orders By-Law, councillors who fill a vacancy between elections must be sworn in or make an affirmation before a magistrate in a council meeting or, at any time by arrangement, be sworn in or make an affirmation before the speaker in the speaker’s office.
The new councillors are Paulina Modiba, Elizabeth Masina, Moipone Mhlongo, Ilaira di Siena, Annette Vester, Joelene Mthethwa and Kade Guerreiro.
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