Belinda Echeozonjoku was elected unopposed as the DA's Johannesburg caucus leader on Monday.
She takes over from former mayor Mpho Phalatse, who declined a nomination to stand for re-election.
Echeozonjoku, a former development planning MMC, is serving her second term as a councillor in the city. She is also serving as a shadow MMC in her former portfolio.
Echeozonjoku will be serving alongside newly elected caucus chairperson Bridget Steer.
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Belinda Echeozonjoku elected new DA Joburg caucus leader
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Belinda Echeozonjoku was elected unopposed as the DA's Johannesburg caucus leader on Monday.
She takes over from former mayor Mpho Phalatse, who declined a nomination to stand for re-election.
Echeozonjoku, a former development planning MMC, is serving her second term as a councillor in the city. She is also serving as a shadow MMC in her former portfolio.
Echeozonjoku will be serving alongside newly elected caucus chairperson Bridget Steer.
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