All 270 votes have been counted by the IEC.
A new speaker has been announced, DA Councillor Vasco Da Gama, has taken the role of Speaker in Joburg.
WATCH the EFF proudly congratulate the DA:
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BREAKING NEWS: Voting stopped due to intense arguments
UPDATE: EFF causes chaos at the Inaugural Meeting of Council
New Speaker and City Manager to be elected
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