PHUTI MOSOMANE
FORMER mayor and ANC Ekurhuleni regional chairperson Mzwandile Masina has resigned as a councillor.
Masina’s resignation was confirmed by the party’s Gauteng provincial secretary Thembinkosi Nciza on Thursday afternoon.
Nciza said the party’s provincial working committee (PWC) met on Monday and received a report from the officials of the ANC in the province who met with Masina.
“This meeting was regarding what transpired at the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council meeting earlier this month,” he said.
Masina was facing charges for ignoring an instruction to withdraw a motion of no confidence against DA mayor Tania Campbell in October.
The ANC said that single act brought the party into disrepute.
“The officials provided a report that comrade Mzwandile Masina will offer a public apology to members of the ANC and also that he has voluntarily decided to resign as a Councillor representing the ANC in the Ekurhuleni Council.”
“The PWC wishes comrade
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Cancel anytime.
Subscribe nowNeed help? molokom@insidepolitic.co.za
