The City of Tshwane has
no mayor following the disqualification of Cope councillor Murunwa Makwarela,
who was elected mayor last week. City of Tshwane City manager Johann Mettler
has written to the Gauteng IEC indicating the vacancy for the mayoral position.
According
to the Constitution and municipal legislation, Makwerela is insolvent and cannot
be elected as mayor.
However, in an
interview Makwarela stated that he won’t back down but he would immediately
approach the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria to interdict the announcement of his
sudden exit made by City Manager Johann Mettler.
“The Independent
Electoral Commission (IEC) of SA's process which eventually saw him ushered in
as Cope’s sole councillor in Tshwane was properly followed” said Makwarela.
Makwerela was elected
with the support of ANC and EFF councillors in Tshwane.
Done By: Sibulele Stuurman
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