In a sudden turn of events, ActionSA has announced its Gauteng chairperson and Joburg caucus leader Funzi Ngobeni will contest against Mpho Phalatse for the position.
“Ngobeni will be nominated as the candidate to be supported by these parties. We express our humble appreciation to our partners for their confidence. There have also been engagements with other parties represented in the Johannesburg council, many of whom see the merit in a coalition that is led by a party other than the ANC or the DA,” said Beaumont.
“The case was made for the fact that Ngobeni could achieve a majority in council with the support of the DA, something that Phalatse cannot achieve because of the breakdown of relationships between the DA and other parties in council,” said Beaumont. ActionSA said despite this deadlock, it was proud to stand among parties that have proved their unequivocal commitment to providing an alternative to the ANC and EFF in Johannesburg.
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