City of Johannesburg mayor Sello “Dada” Morero has defended his proposal that Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) should recruit foreign nationals. The newly-appointed mayor faced backlash for his suggestion. WHY DOES DADA MORERO WANT JMPD TO HIRE FOREIGN NATIONALS? In a video that was circulated on X, Morero said hiring documented foreign nationals would assist … Read more
Dada Morero, a seasoned politician with a history rooted in student activism and ANC leadership, has once again ascended to the position of mayor of the City of Johannesburg. His appointment follows the resignation of Kabelo Gwamanda, who stepped down earlier this week after serving as the city’s first citizen since May 2023. Morero, who … Read more
African National Congress (ANC) regional chairperson in Johannesburg, Dada Morero, has been elected as the new mayor of the city. Morero was elected on Friday, 16 August, following Kabelo Gwamanda’s resignation. DADA MORERO ELECTED NEW JOHANNEBSURG MAYOR Morero was elected Joburg’s first citizen in September 2022 when he took the mayoral chain from the Democratic … Read more
The Democratic Alliance (DA) wants the City of Johannesburg council to be dissolved and is calling for fresh elections to enable voters to make a fresh state for the embattled metro. This comes as council has convened to elect a new mayor after Kabelo Gwamanda handed in his resignation letter earlier this week. DA WANTS … Read more
Political parties have welcomed the resignation of Kabelo Gwamanda as executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg. Gwamanda who was elected in May 2023 finally handed in his resignation letter on Tuesday, 13 August. His resignation will be effective from a date determined by the Speaker. ACTIONSA WELCOMES THE RESIGNATION OF KABELO GWAMANDA ActionSA said … Read more
