DA tables motions of no confidence against Morero, Mthembu
The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has submitted motions of no confidence in both the Executive Mayor Dada Morero and the Speaker of the Johannesburg City Council Nobuhle Mthembu.
The party has lamented the state of service delivery in the metro.
This is despite interventions by the national and provincial governments, as well as the launch of Morero's so-called bomb squad.
Earlier this month, Morero announced the members of the unit, which African National Congress veteran Snuki Zikalala will lead.
The unit has been tasked with tackling crime and enhancing service delivery.
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However, the DA maintains that the state of the Metro, under Morero, is in a deplorable state.
“Johannesburg, the economic heart of South Africa, is falling apart. Under the current leadership, basic services are crumbling, communities are being neglected, and the very machinery of local government is grinding to a halt. Johannesburg deserves better. The Executive Mayor has failed the people. Instead of leading with integrity, his administration has been marked by mismanagement, patronage networks, and a disturbing lack of transparency,” said DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku.
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She accuses both Morero and Mthembu of turning the Johannesburg council into a political playground.
“Equally troubling is the Speaker’s failure to uphold her constitutional role as an impartial guardian of council processes. Instead of ensuring fair and robust oversight, she has consistently shielded the mayor, undermining the council’s ability to hold the executive accountable.”
“Her bias has stifled critical decision-making, suppressed legitimate scrutiny, and eroded the democratic integrity of the council chamber. The Speaker’s actions, evident in her protection of ineffective officials and disregard for procedural fairness, demonstrate that she is no longer independent but a political ally of the mayor.”
The DA has called on other parties, represented in the council, to support the motions to restore the metro to its former glory.
It’s expected that the motions will be debated at the next council meeting next week.
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