Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda.
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POLITICS
Under fire Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is facing calls for his resignation due to high electricity tariffs, unreliable water supply, unfinished projects, and poor service delivery.
Last week, despite promises to resign if asked by coalition partners, Gwamanda did not step down as expected, causing uncertainty among residents and civic organizations.
Amid negotiations for a new leadership in the Johannesburg metro, Gwamanda’s resignation was anticipated, but delayed due to coalition demands, including the cancellation of a R200 surcharge for prepaid electricity consumers.
Key players like ANC and ActionSA are in talks to finalize Gwamanda’s exit and appoint a replacement. The ongoing instability in Johannesburg has prompted calls for credible and capable leaders to steer the city towards progress.
Despite differing views on Gwamanda’s performance, the ultimate goal is to ensure stability and efficient governance in the region.