Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba confirmed his resignation from the Democratic Alliance on Monday.
Mashaba made the announcement following the outcome of the Democratic Alliance’s Federal Council meeting on Sunday.
“I can’t be a willing participant, in good conscience, in a process that is placed in the narrow internal, interests of a political party ahead of the needs of the five million residents of the city of Johannesburg.”
“The events of the past few months, particularly this past weekend have required me to choose between my party and my country.”
Mashaba had been executive mayor of Johannesburg since 2016.
It’s been my greatest honour to serve and work with this incredible South African @HermanMashaba. Our paths have crossed for a reason and a purpose and we shall never surrender that purpose. pic.twitter.com/Jmrx6b7NIv
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) October 21, 2019
Party leader Mmusi Maimane says its a difficult day for the DA.
Mashaba’s resignation will be effective from 27 November.
“Today is a difficult day for the people of Joburg.”
“Mashaba and I met a number of years ago, I consider him a friend and a fellow comrade.”
“There is no doubt Joburg is better today than it was under the ANC.”
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Super Mega allegedly owes SARS more than R350 000, according to Sunday World. The publication reports that AKA ignored a final letter of demand sent to him back in August to make payment or face the consequences. continue reading
Source: eNCA
