A council debate in Joburg was abruptly postponed on Wednesday after the mayor of Joburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, was hospitalised for an illness. | ZintleMahlati
Gwamanda arrived late for a debate session, with Al Jama-ah's Imraan Moosa saying the mayor was not feeling well and would arrive later.
The DA raised some concerns about Gwamanda's absence at the start of the meeting, with DA chief whip Leah Knott saying the mayor had to be present to respond to the debate. Gwamanda then managed to arrive, and some councillors presented their take on the mayor's speech. At 13:00, councillors asked for caucus breaks for party whips to discuss an urgent matter.
"He was seen by his medical team immediately after the address yesterday. Sadly, during today's debate, his condition deteriorated, and the advice of the medical team on stand-by has been that he be excused immediately and present himself to a medical facility." After delivering his speech, he did not pitch for a press briefing on Tuesday.
The DA's caucus leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, said:"He subjected us to a speech not written by himself; it showed the mayor is out of touch with what is happening in the City. ActionSA threatens Joburg mayor with a motion of no confidence ahead of state of city address
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