Johnathan Paoli
THE Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has announced the removal of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) provincial chairperson Nkululeko Dunga as member of the mayoral committee (MMC) for finance.
Xhakaza made a statement on Wednesday and said the removal of Dunga, an EFF candidate, was due to “unforeseen misalignments”.
“This decision is aimed at ensuring that we can effectively fast-track the completion and approval of the annual budget, a critical task for the continued development and growth of our city,” the Mayor said.
MMC for city planning and economic development Nomadlozi Nkosi has been assigned to oversee the finance portfolio, with the Mayor expected to announce Dunga’s replacement in due course.
Earlier in the year, Dunga was accused of failing to submit the City’s 2022/2023 annual financial statements within the legislated deadline, breaching the Municipal Finance Management Act.
However, Dunga defended himself and said he
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