Xhakaza reshuffles mayoral committee to stabilise the city
City officials said the changes form part of broader efforts to build a stable city.
The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, has announced strategic changes to the composition of the City’s Mayoral Committee (MMC), with immediate effect from February 17.
The reshuffle follows extensive consultations with multi-party organisations represented in Council. Thirteen of the 16 political parties have agreed to an Ekurhuleni Governance Framework aimed at strengthening a sustainable Government of Local Unity (EGLU).
According to the Mayor’s office, the framework is intended to improve service delivery, promote stability and ensure a people-centred approach to governance.
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The newly appointed MMC members and their portfolios are:
* Metro Utilities (Trading) Services: Clr Jean Sthato
* Metro Operations and Maintenance: Clr Nomadlozi Nkosi
* Human Settlements: Clr Leshaka Manamela
* Development Planning and Real Estate: Clr Dino Peterson
* Roads and Transport: Clr Lindiwe Mnguni
* Community Services and By-Law Enforcement: Clr Xolani Khumalo
* Community Safety: Clr Mzayifani Ngwenya
* Corporate Shared Services: Clr Siphumule Ntombela
* Infrastructure and Economic Development Agency (EDA): Clr Thembi Msane
* Finance and Strategy: Clr Jongizizwe Dlabathi
The newly appointed MMC members will be sworn in today at 09:00 at the OR Tambo Government Precinct, in the Mayor’s Parlour.
