Ndzwanana beat out ActionSA’s Kholofelo Morodi, recieving 105 votes, while Morodi received 37.
PRETORIA - African Transformation Movement councillor Mncedi Ndzwanana is the new speaker of the City of Tshwane council.
He was elected on Monday night. Ndzwanana, who was backed by the African National Congress -led coalition, beat ActionSA’s Kholofelo Morodi to the position.He received 105 votes while garnered Morodi got 37. There was a total of 69 votes deemed spoilt by the Electoral Commission of South Africa. Speaking shortly after his election, Ndzwanana said that he wanted to introduce a culture in the Tshwane council where all councillors were councillors were treated equally despite political affiliation.“What needs to be done, from now, is to make sure the residents of Tshwane get what they deserve, what they need. They must understand and know that from now on forward, they do have a leadership that will drive services to them.
Ndzwanana says it is the DA’s fault their votes were discarded and that is not his concern whether they challenge the results or not. TCG pic.twitter.com/YbBRo7noVQMncedi Ndzwanana , newly elected Speaker of Tshwane Council, says he wants to introduce a culture of everyone being equal in council.Ndzwanana says the ANC-led minority government in Tshwane will be effective. TCG pic.twitter.
' EWN Reporter March 13, 2023 [WATCH] This was the moment when ATM councillor, Mncedi Ndzwanana, was announced as the new Speaker of Tshwane Municipality council. TCG pic.twitter.com/vx2umN2YwA
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