Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams says his resignation on Monday is in the best interests of the coalition government running the city.
Williams announced his resignation, saying he was not stepping down in frustration, but rather in the interests of the multiparty coalition government in Tshwane.
"Top of our priorities have always been our electricity, water and road infrastructure which, after years of neglect, required urgent attention. We prioritised substation refurbishment projects across the city from Bronkhorspruit to Kosmodal to Soshanguve, to ensure we protect this critical infrastructure."News24's expert team takes you into the inner workings of politics in South Africa as we gear up for the 2024 national elections and beyond.
DA provincial spokesperson Solly Msimanga praised Williams for"putting the needs of his residents first in an often-turbulent political environment".The fact that he is prepared to stand down in order to ensure stability in the metro speaks volumes of his commitment to the residents, as well as the political process.
The R26-billion proposal would have refurbished two power stations and transformed them into gas supply networks.
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