Member of a minority political party Al Jama-ah, Thapelo Amad has resigned as mayor of Johannesburg.
The announcement was made during a media briefing held by several political parties on April 24.
Amad’s resignation comes a day before he was expected to face a motion of no confidence against him during a special council meeting on April 25. The meeting has since been postponed.
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— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) April 25, 2023
The speaker of the council, Councillor Colleen Makhubele has confirmed that the new Executive Mayor will be elected during the extra-ordinary council meeting scheduled for May 2.
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