Court rules in favor of City Speaker

The Gauteng High Court has overturned the council meeting held on February 2, which resulted in the removal of Council Speaker, Councillor Raymond Dhlamini.

In response to the court’s ruling, Mayor Alderwoman Tania Campbell welcomed the decision and emphasized the importance of prioritizing the needs of the residents of the city.

“Now that the court has overturned the illegal outcomes of 2 February 2023, it is crucial that all political parties represented in Council put residents first and allow the processes of council to take place at the next council meeting,” said Mayor Campbell.

The mayor said urgent business of the Metro council, which was delayed twice, can now proceed, bringing much-needed relief to the city’s residents.

The priority for Councillors will be to focus on the adjustment budget to deliver essential services to the community.

The Mayor’s office expressed hope that all political parties will cooperate in the future and work together for the good of the city and its residents.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Gauteng province has welcomed the court ruling and called it a victory against the ‘corruption coalition’ led by the African National Congress (ANC).

According to the party, the unlawful hijacking of the City Council by the unlawful political actions of the City Manager, Dr Imogen Mashazi, to promote the interests of the ANC, EFF and their accomplices in Council, stalled the ability of the coalition government to focus on service delivery solutions.

“Had it not been for the political games of the coalition of corruption, Ekurhuleni City Council would have been able to ensure swift passage of the City’s Adjustment Budget – passage of which would ensure progress on the road of getting services to the quality residents deserve,” explained Provincial Party Leader, Solly Msimanga.

The ANC Caucus in Ekurhuleni is yet to respond to these developments.

This is a developing story.