The Tshwane Municipality Council has 14 days to elect a new mayor following the ousting of former mayor Cilliers Brink of the Democratic Alliance.
Former Tshwane executive mayor Cilliers Brink, who was ousted in a motion of no confidence. Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers / FileThe Tshwane Municipality Council has 14 days to elect a new mayor following the ousting of former mayor Cilliers Brink of the Democratic Alliance .
ActionSA, a former coalition partner of the DA, had long advocated for Brink's removal, citing poor performance in service delivery. ActionSA had previously withdrawn from the coalition, sharing the ANC's concerns about Brink’s leadership. Despite the allegations against Brink, the DA remains steadfast in their support for him. The party took to X to defend his record, saying:
They further added,"The people of Tshwane deserve better than the instability made possible by ego-driven individuals who, in betraying them, have also betrayed South Africa."
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