AIC’s Margaret Arnolds could replace Makhubele as Joburg council speaker
The City of Johannesburg council is expected to elect a new council speaker on Monday following Collen Makhubele's expulsion from the Congress of the People.
Makhubele was expelled from COPE after she joined and was elected leader of the newly formed alliance, the South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA), without the party’s permission.
Her removal came hot on the heels of a ruling by the High Court in Johannesburg, which nullified the appointment of City Manager Floyd Brink.
Briefing the media last week, Makhubele said she would not be contesting her expulsion.
"They fired me because I dared to believe that I can lead, and I can lead SARA and the nation of South Africa…Frankly, they fired me because they could, and they had the power to. These are men, and it’s a culture within our nation.
"I also want to thank the City of Johannesburg for allowing me to serve you. My love for you will only continue as SARA strengthens to serve you better beyond 2024."
Reports state that smaller parties under the ANC coalition arrangement in the city-will field the name of Margaret Arnolds of the AIC to replace Makhubele.
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