Opposition parties in the Sedibeng District Municipality celebrate the removal of Mayor Lerato Maloka, citing financial irregularities, deteriorating living conditions, and a failure to address basic issues as reasons for her ousting. The motion of no confidence, supported by the majority of councillors, is seen as a fresh start for residents and a sign of the ANC's waning influence in the area.
Opposition parties in Sedibeng say Lerato Maloka’s removal as mayor marks a fresh start for residents.Opposition parties in the Sedibeng District Municipality said Lerato Maloka’s removal as mayor is a good start to a new year for the residents.A total of 49 councillors participated in the vote, and the majority voted in support of the motion.
“The municipality has failed to address basic issues. Electricity and water supply, sewage spills, road maintenance, and waste collection left communities in crisis,” he said.Dunga said Maloka’s removal proved that the ANC is no longer strong in that municipality.
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