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Ekurhuleni mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana voted out by council while the Speaker survives

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The City of Ekurhuleni will have to elect a new mayor following African Independent Congress
(AIC) councillor Sivuyile Ngodwana’s removal from office.
Ngodwana was voted out of his position in a council meeting on Thursday 29 March after a motion of no confidence was filed by ActionSA. Phemelo, Kaya News Reporter Keneileo Huma and ActionSA Ekurhuleni Caucus Spokesperson, Andrew Harris delve deeper into this story.
28 Mar 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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