MMCs in the fifth administration of the City of Ekurhuleni took their oath of office in the presence of the chief magistrate on January 19.
The oath commits MMCs to be faithful to the Republic of South Africa and to respect and uphold the Constitution. Furthermore, the MMCs made a promise to perform their functions and duties to the best of their abilities.
“Today’s oath marks the beginning of change within the City of Ekurhuleni. The multi-party government will usher in an era of accountability, transparency and good governance for the residents of City.
“We are going back to basics in terms of service delivery. This government will be more accessible and responsive to the needs of the residents of the City,” said mayor of Ekurhuleni Tania Campbell in a statement issued by her spokesperson, Phakamile Mbengashe.
Campbell announced the City’s newly appointed 10-member mayoral committee, which comprises councillors from different political parties, in December.
The councillors are MMC of city planning Heather Hart (DA), MMC of human settlements Mabekenyane Thamahane (DA), MMC of corporate and shared services Ruhan Robinson (DA), MMC of environment and waste management Andre du Plessis (DA), MMC of finance Graham Gersbach (DA), MMC of water, sanitation and energy Senzi Sibeko (DA), MMC of transport planning Alco Ngobese (IFP), MMC of health and social development Letta Charlotte Zitha (ActionSA), MMC of community safety Victor Letlhogonolo Moseki (ActionSA) and MMC of infrastructure services Themba Kalipa (Cope).
The mayor said she is confident the individuals appointed would usher in a new era of service delivery and accountability in the City of Ekurhuleni.”
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