Simelane, who stood as an independent candidate during the November 1 2021 local government elections, benefited from the ANC’s infighting, even though the party had won the votes by 54%, and became the first non-ANC mayor since democracy.
The revolt by the ANC councillors also saw the Speaker being Mduduzi Dlamini from the African Transformation Movement and the chief whip’s position going to the EFF’s Siphesihle Mkhwanazi.Simelane governed the municipality until January 25 this year when Mpumalanga Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Mandla Msibi called a special council meeting where a vote of no confidence was passed against him in absentia.
· After Ndlovu’s election as mayor and Ngwenya, they both did not take an oath in front of a judicial officer as prescribed by law but a pastor;EU to reduce fossil fuels soon, while Africa must dig deep to meet climate targetsAccordingly, I am advised that because the MEC’s decision to call the urgent special council meeting is unlawful and invalid, all decisions that follow the fundamental decisions are also unlawful, including the meeting of January 25 2023 and all resolutions adopted...
Manyathi was fatally shot at a filling station in November last year while Mthembu was shot on January 13 at Longhomes Township where he had taken his car to be fixed.
Courts all over the country are busy assisting in running Municipalities.
Once Upon a Time a 35 min power outtage was news. Nowadays we have perpetual ringside seats at jousting between self serving political opponents who have no will or intention to run a functional country.
Uyahlanya loyo.