City of Johannesburg speaker Vasco da Gama was removed via a motion of no confidence in the early hours of Thursday.
The ANC and EFF voted together to support the motion along with other parties.
It is believed this is a precursor for a move to remove the mayor.
Mayor Mpho Phalatse lashed out at the metro's coalition partners after the vote.
“We note with utter shame that certain members of the coalition elected to vote in favour of the motion. We are also aware that ahead of the motion there were allegations of bribery, which will be detailed in an affidavit,” she said.
“We are nonetheless confident that we will restore order. This is but a speed hump on a long road ... We intend on completing this term of office.
“As the multiparty government, we will introspect on what needs to be done to regroup, as Joburg cannot afford to be handed back to a cabal who place self-interest ahead of the needs of [the city's] 6-million residents.”
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Johannesburg speaker Vasco da Gama voted out
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City of Johannesburg speaker Vasco da Gama was removed via a motion of no confidence in the early hours of Thursday.
The ANC and EFF voted together to support the motion along with other parties.
It is believed this is a precursor for a move to remove the mayor.
Mayor Mpho Phalatse lashed out at the metro's coalition partners after the vote.
“We note with utter shame that certain members of the coalition elected to vote in favour of the motion. We are also aware that ahead of the motion there were allegations of bribery, which will be detailed in an affidavit,” she said.
“We are nonetheless confident that we will restore order. This is but a speed hump on a long road ... We intend on completing this term of office.
“As the multiparty government, we will introspect on what needs to be done to regroup, as Joburg cannot afford to be handed back to a cabal who place self-interest ahead of the needs of [the city's] 6-million residents.”
This is a developing story
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