Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba said he's disappointed that the planned meeting was hijacked by ANC supporters who refused to let him address the community of Alexandra regarding important service delivery issues.
JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba has again accused President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier David Makhura of using the unrest in Alexandra to further their own political agenda.
While residents demand answers, the African National Congress and Democratic Alliance have been trading blame for the apparent neglect of the township.
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