Mashaba resigns from DA

Following the outcome of the Democratic Alliance’s Federal Council meeting on Sunday, Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba confirms his resignation from the Democratic Alliance on.

“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.”

In a statement released by the ANC the party says it is not shocked by the resignation of Herman Mashaba as Mayor of Johannesburg. “Mashaba’s resignation has very little to do with the election of Helen Zille as the DA’s Chairperson. His resignation is informed by the dire financial crisis that he has plunged the City of Johannesburg into.”

“Mashaba is running away from the soon to be exposed truth that the City of Johannesburg is broke and may not be able to finance the day to day basic costs of providing water and electricity to Johannesburg residents including paying salaries to staff.”

Mashaba’s resignation will be effective from 27 November.

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

#HermanMashaba RESIGNS .Madam Zille should recommend Trollip to replace Mashaba . At least he has some experience .

— Bantu Holomisa (@BantuHolomisa) October 21, 2019

Parts of Herman Mashaba's emotional statement when he announced his resignation as Johannesburg mayor. #HermanMashaba pic.twitter.com/Hqo8F8JP0Y

— Sihle Mavuso (@NewsBotZA) October 21, 2019