ANC’s Nkosindiphile Xhakaza Assumes Ekurhuleni Mayoral Position Amidst Council Delays

Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, an ANC councillor, has secured the position of Ekurhuleni mayor in Gauteng, overcoming initial disruptions in the council meeting. Xhakaza’s uncontested appointment swiftly resolved the leadership vacuum. The municipality has been embroiled in recent controversies surrounding financial statements, leading to clashes with the Auditor-General. Former mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana was ousted in a vote of no confidence, prompting Premier Payanza Lesufi to cite ongoing political disputes within the metro as the cause of delays in selecting Ngodwana’s successor.