DA’s Baxolile Nodada asked Mashatile why he would not support the introduction of a new economic inclusion’ bill when millions of South Africans are locked out of economic opportunities while a select politically connected few benefit.

The team was announced by Morero at his state of the city address, describing the team as “his eyes and ears” on the ground. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged women in leadership to examine the shifting geopolitics in the world and collectively shape their stance.

She has been replaced by Des van Rooyen, who has been described as demonstrating “loyalty, integrity and dedication”.

The council plays a key role in guiding the party's strategic direction, policy development and governance.

Ramaphosa hailed his two-day retreat with government of national unity party leaders as a success, saying the engagement had gone “exceptionally well”.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has insisted that BBBEE policies are here to stay despite cabinet colleagues frothing at the mouth, calling for their abolishment.

Brink was ousted from his position last year through a DA-sponsored court bid where they contested his appointment.

A political management committee met on Tuesday afternoon, where coalition parties that are propping up the ANC in the city said they have submitted a no-confidence motion against Dada Morero

ANC leader clash over who should be next city manager of the country's richest yet troubled metro municipality.