Nobuhle Mthembu, the leader of ActionSA’s Joburg caucus, has been elected as the new speaker of the City of Johannesburg’s council.
Joburg Caucus, has been elected as the new Speaker of the City of Johannesburg’s Council. Mthembu’s election follows the resignation of former Speaker Margaret Arnolds, who stepped down after being appointed as the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance by newly elected Mayor
With a BCom degree in Taxation, she brings both academic and practical expertise to her political roles. Additionally, her career in the Johannesburg Council includes a tenure on the Section 79 Committee on Human Settlements, where she played a key role in addressing housing issues. Furthermore, her stance against the controversial R200 surcharge imposed on Johannesburg’s residents is a prime example of her advocacy. She argued that the surcharge was “a burden on an already overstretched population,” and she led efforts to push back against it, reflecting her focus on the welfare of the city’s inhabitants.As Speaker, Mthembu follows in the footsteps of several notable predecessors who have shaped the Johannesburg Council over the years.
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