A sordid tale of two cities: the scramble for mayors is on

The City of Johannesburg is without a mayor after its council failed to elect one to replace Herman Mashaba who resigned in October.
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Gauteng’s two biggest cities are without permanent mayors.

The City of Johannesburg will be mayorless for at least six days after its council failed to elect a replacement for Herman Mashaba, while City of Tshwane mayor Stevens Mokgalapa has been placed on special leave.

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