THE City of Johannesburg has a new mayor, former member of the mayoral committee (MMC) for environment and infrastructure services, Mpho Moerane, who was elected on Friday morning.
Moerane said on Friday during his official address that he is “not new to the streets”, and vowed to “carry on with [the city’s] promise of service delivery, starting in Alexandra, my home.”
Moerane said he would “go on this journey with God and my ancestors as my guides”.
Moerane was elected unopposed and officially sworn in to replace former mayor Jolidee Matongo, who tragically passed away in a car accident earlier this month.
Moerane said in the 30 days that he would be in power, his main focus would be ensuring that communities received services.
He also identified providing power to the troubled Soweto township, among other areas, as one of his main goals.
“The first priority will be to deal
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Cancel anytime.
Subscribe nowNeed help? molokom@insidepolitic.co.za
