Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza made strategic changes to his Mayoral Committee with effect from February 17.

Following consultations with multi-party organisations represented in the Council, including 13 of the 16 political parties, an agreed-upon Ekurhuleni Governance Framework will guide the work of the executive.

The framework provides a foundation to strengthen a sustainable Ekurhuleni Government of Local Unity (EGLU).

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The newly appointed committee members and their portfolios:
• 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: Clr Thembi Msane;
• Finance and Strategy: Clr Jongizizwe Dlabathi;

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The principles of the Ekurhuleni Governance Framework:
• The coalition is based on a common minimum programme, focused on measurable targets for service delivery and community development;
• Coalition partners commit to shared values, stability, accountability, ethics, integrity, community participation, good governance, respect for the constitution and rule of law, social justice, equity, human dignity, non-racialism and non-sexism;
• Cohesion, stability, and people-centred governance;
• Governance rooted in a pro-poor, people-centred agenda, providing services to residents with responsiveness and agility.
The new committee members were sworn in on February 18 at the OR Tambo Government Precinct, Mayors Parlour.