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Joburg mayor Gwamanda: I only have eight bodyguards not 10
City of Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has defended his large contingent of bodyguards, saying he only has eight bodyguards and…
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Mpho Phalatse has quit her job as a councillor in City of Joburg
Former Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has quit her job as a councilor in the City of Joburg. Phalatse who was…
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Joburg’s first female mayor Mpho Phalatse resigns from council
Former Democratic Alliance mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse has resigned as a PR councillor in the City of Joburg council. Phalatse…
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Joburg ActionSA threatens no-confidence motion in Kabelo Gwamanda over scammer claims
ActionSA in Joburg has threatened to table a motion of no confidence in executive mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda, should he fail…
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Mpho Phalatse accuses new Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda of being a scammer
Democratic Alliance (DA) caucus leader in Johannesburg, Mpho Phalatse has accused the newly-elected mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda of being part of…
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New Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda keeps predecessor’s mayoral committee intact
Newly-appointed Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has announced his mayoral committee shortly after being elected to the position. Gwamanda’s committee is,…
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Joburg Council to elect new Mayor
On Friday, the Joburg City Council will have another go at electing a new Mayor. On Tuesday, the meeting ended…
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DA picks Mpho Phalatse for Joburg mayoral candidate
The Democratic Alliance (DA) multi-party coalition partners cried foul after the decision to put Mpho Phalatse as its mayoral candidate…
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Mpho Phalatse says she’s not quitting DA after losing leadership race to Steenhuisen
Former Johannesburg mayor, Mpho Phalatse, has rubbished claims that she’s about to leave the Democratic Alliance (DA). She lost out…
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DA leader candidates make big promises at federal congress
The two DA federal leader candidates made big promises on Saturday. Incumbent John Steenhuisen undertook to end electricity blackouts while…
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John Steenhuisen vows to lead DA to victory in 2024
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, John Steenhuisen vowed to deliver a resounding victory in the 2024 general elections, should he be…
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Lungile Phenyane withdraws from contesting 2 positions at DA federal congress
Democratic Alliance (DA) member Lungile Phenyane has withdrawn from contesting the party’s federal leader and federal finance chairperson positions ahead…
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DA leader John Steenhuisen has failed to grow the DA: Dr Mpho Phalatse
Former Johannesburg Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse says DA leader John Steenhuisen has failed to adequately grow the party. Phalatse made…
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Dr Mpho Phalatse and Phenyane to challenge Steenhuisen for DA leadership
The DA has announced that Dr Mpho Phalatse and Lungile Phenyane will challenge John Steenhuisen for the position of Federal…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen launches re-election campaign
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has launched his re-election campaign in Johannesburg. He’ll be going head-to-head with the party’s former…
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Andrew Whitfield: John Steenhuisen has put DA back on course
Newly-elected Eastern Cape Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Andrew Whitfield, said that despite public perceptions about John Steenhuisen, he has managed…
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Mpho Phalatse might have what it takes to beat John Steenhuisen
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen may not get automatically re-elected into the hot seat when the party chooses its…
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John Steenhuisen says DA did the right thing to forfeit power in City of Joburg
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen is standing by the position his party took that led to its coalition losing…
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Mpho Phalatse sets sights on DA federal leader spot
Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse says she will be contesting the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) federal leader position at the party’s…
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EFF rejected private meeting with Mpho Phalatse prior to ousting – Malema reveals
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says the party rejected a request for a private meeting with former Joburg…
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PA’s McKenzie: Mpho Phalatse ousting paves way for better financially managed Joburg
The removal of Democratic Alliance (DA) Mayor Mpho Phalatse will improve the City of Joburg’s financial crisis, according to Gayton…
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Panyaza Lesufi rubbishes claims that mayoral changes will bring instability to Joburg
Gauteng African National Congress (ANC) chairperson and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi on Friday refuted claims that the change in the…
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R401 million plan to avoid 3 stages of load shedding in Joburg
The City of Joburg cannot afford to be without power for hours on end, so as a result, Joburg mayor…
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New Joburg mayor to be elected on Friday
A new Johannesburg mayor will be elected on Friday. Mpho Phalatse was voted out Thursday with 140 votes in favour…
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ActionSA to put forward its own mayoral candidate to replace DA’s Mpho Phalatse
ActionSA, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) coalition partner in the City of Johannesburg, says it will put forward its own mayoral…
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Mpho Phalatse voted out as Johannesburg mayor for second time
Mpho Phalatse has been ousted as City of Johannesburg mayor. She was removed in a vote of no confidence on…
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Mpho Phalatse likely to be ousted, says ActionSA as DA coalition in Joburg falters
The coalition in Johannesburg remains on shaky ground ahead of a motion of no-confidence vote against the City of Johannesburg…
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PA confident Mpho Phalatse will be ousted at Thursday’s Joburg council meeting
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) said that it was confident that Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse would be ousted at the city’s…
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Residents to pay for years of negligence & corruption – Mpho Phalatse on tariff hike
The City of Johannesburg said the latest electricity tariff increase granted to Eskom means that residents of the city will…
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Unavailability of land making it difficult to relocate flood survivors, says Mpho Phalatse
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse said that the unavailability of land across the city had made it difficult to respond to…
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City of Joburg wants State of Disaster declared following floods
A State of Disaster in Johannesburg. That’s if Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse gets her way. Sixteen people have been killed…
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Last few weeks have been the toughest for Joburg, says Mpho Phalatse
Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse says the last few weeks have been the toughest for the city. Heavy downpours left a…
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Joburg appeals for load shedding reprieve
The City of Johannesburg is asking Eskom for an urgent three-day reprieve from rolling blackouts to deal with escalating faults…
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Brutus Malada Speaks after marriage to Mpho Phalatse
Brutus Malada to have found his soul mate in Johannesburg DA mayor Mpho Phalatse. The two married during the weekend.…
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ANC not backing down on ousting Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse
Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has survived yet another bid to oust her from office but the African National Congress (ANC)…
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No-confidence motions against Mpho Phalatse withdrawn
Motions of no confidence against the City of Johannesburg mayor, Mpho Phalatse have been withdrawn. The motions were brought forward…
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JRA CEO Tshepo Mahanuke placed on special leave as his qualifications questioned
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has placed the utility’s CEO, Tshepo Mahanuke, on special leave with immediate effect after allegations…
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Mayor Mpho Phalatse sued over defamatory statements
The Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) said it will this week approach the high court in a bid to sue Mayor…
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Joburg Mayor Phalatse calls on protesting workers to return to work
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has called on protesting city officials to return to their posts. Phalatse engaged with disgruntled members…
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Mpho Phalatse has until end of Friday to retract R27 million corruption claim, says JPC
The Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) said Mayor Mpho Phalatse has until the end of Friday to retract allegations that funds…
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Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse calls on private sector to invest in city’s Region G
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has pleaded with the private sector to invest in communities within Region G of the city.…
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I’m hopeful we will remain in office – Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse
Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse says she is hoping she will remain in office to continue focusing on service delivery for…
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Joburg speaker Makhubele denies reports that Mpho Phalatse to face no-confidence motion on Friday
City of Johannesburg’s council Speaker Colleen Makhubele has denied reports suggesting Mayor Mpho Phalatse is set to face a motion…
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Joburg residents lament poor service delivery
As the tussle for political power in Johannesburg continues, residents are worried about the impact on service delivery. Joburg Mayor…
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ANC guns for Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse
The ANC in Johannesburg says Mpho Phalatse will be removed as mayor before the end of November. The party says…
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Al Jamah-ah confident Phalatse no-confidence motion will succeed
The Al Jamah-ah party in Johannesburg says it is confident that the motion of no confidence against Mayor Mpho Phalatse…
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Joburg council set for meeting since Mpho Phalatse reinstated as mayor
Johannesburg Council Speaker Colleen Makhubele has called for an ordinary council meeting on Thursday. This will be the first council…
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Joburg residents react to Mpho Phalatse’s return
Residents have voiced their feelings on Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse’s return to the office. Phalatse was ousted through a motion…
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Mpho Phalatse chairs first meeting after reinstatement as Joburg mayor
Reinstated Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse has chaired her first mayoral committee meeting after being illegally removed from office last month.…
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ActionSA backs DA-led coalition for Joburg
ActionSA says the DA coalition is back in force and will put its weight behind the party. On Tuesday, the…
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