Mncedi Ndzwanana is new Tshwane speaker, while DA ballots are disqualified
Newly elected Tshwane speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana from the ATM party says his role is to bring unity and stability to the city council.Ndzwanana was elected speaker after receiving 105 votes compared to ActionSA speaker candidateNdzwanana was supported by the ANC and EFF led grouping in council.
Instead of placing an X next to their candidate, DA councillors used numbers 1-69 assigned to each by the party to police who would vote against their mandate. The councillors were instructed to vote using the numbers allocated to them by the party to ensure the party representatives were able to see which councillors voted for their candidate.
EFF and ANC councillors singing with Mncedi Ndzwanana of ATM candidate of speaker at Tshwane House. Photo Veli Nhlapoto the termination of membership of ActionSA councillor, Nkele Molapo, for her relationship with Abel Tau who was dismissed from the party in November. “Our mark next to the candidate was clear. We made a marking of our own. The electoral law in this country is very clear, whatever you do on the ballot paper whether circle and number you indicate clearly your intention that is a valid vote.
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