Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Joburg mayor Morero survives motion of no confidence, ActionSA's Mthembu removed as Council Speaker

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City of Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero survived a motion of no confidence on Wednesday, but ActionSA speaker, Nobuhle Mthembu, was removed from her post. Of the councillors present, 144 voted for Morero, 75 against him, while 43 abstained. As for Mthembu, 212 voted for her removal, and 48 against. Phemelo gets reaction from ActionSA Councillor, Marcel Coutriers, Patriotic Alliance Deputy President, Kenny Kunene and DA Joburg Caucus Leader Belinda Echeozonjoku.
25 Jun 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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