Mpho Moerane was officially sworn in as the new City of Johannesburg Mayor on Friday.
The seat occupied by Jolidee Matongo, who died in a car crash soon after becoming mayor of Johannesburg. His seat is draped in black and a candle was lit for him and 17 other councillors who died during their terms of office.The event began on a sad note as Matongo was honoured as a dedicated servant of Johannesburg from the age of 13, when he began his political career as an activist.A candle was lit in remembrance of the 18 councillors who died during their terms of office.
The event can be summed up in the words of councillor Alison Roberts: “A spear has fallen. Let us pick up that spear.”Moerane is former MMC for environment and infrastructure services in the city and ANC Johannesburg regional treasurer.wearing-in of the newly appointed members of the mayoral committee at 2pm.
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