By Thapelo Molefe
Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has announced a multi-party mayoral committee, marking what she says is a new era of cooperation and determination to restore the city to its former glory.
In a press briefing on Sunday, Moya unveiled the 10-member committee. It comprises representatives from the African National Congress, the Economic Freedom Fighters, the Good party and ActionSA.
Outlining the committee’s priorities, she said: “The provision of quality basic services is not a matter of politics, but of principle. We owe every resident this fundamental dignity.”
The committee has identified six key focus areas to drive progress in the city.
They include revitalisation, safety and security, economic development and job creation, infrastructure investment and inclusive service delivery, energy and financial sustainability, and good governance and responsive public services.
Moya praised the leadership of the political parties for putting forward their best candidates.
“You promised us your best, and indeed, knowing the credentials of these colleagues, you have indeed put your best forward,” she said.
The mayor assured residents that the committee would work tirelessly to provide essential services and address long-standing issues.
“We will prioritise the following areas… to ensure that we meet this objective and this task will be shared by all members of this mayoral committee,” Moya said.
Moya was elected as the new mayor in a special council meeting in Pretoria this week, following the Democratic Alliance’s Cilliers Brink being removed through an ANC-sponsored no-confidence vote two weeks ago.
She is a member of ActionSA and served as the deputy mayor under Brink.
On Sunday, the DA slammed the newly formed mayoral committee, labelling it as a “coalition of chaos” after Moya allocated two seats to the EFF.
Brink, who is the DA’s Tshwane caucus leader, warned that the EFF’s involvement would spell disaster for good governance and pro-growth initiatives in the city.
“The EFF is a party of hate, violence and chaos, and their national leadership is implicated in the theft of money from VBS Bank,” Brink said in a statement.
He said DA would work with parties that have not joined the coalition to protect Tshwane’s progress. It would announce a team of councillors to hold the new “ANC-EFF coalition to account”.
He also questioned Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s presence at the announcement, claiming it raised concerns about the mayor’s ability to lead effectively.
“The people of Tshwane deserve better than a coalition that prioritises politics over good governance,” Brink said.
The mayoral committee’s first official meeting is expected to take place in the coming days.
The committee members are:
- Palesa Modise (ANC) – Community and Social Development Services
- Sarah Mabotsa (Good) – Economic Development and Spatial Planning
- Obakeng Ramabodu (EFF) – Environment and Agriculture Management
- Eugene Modise (ANC) – Finance
- Tshegofatso Mashabela (EFF) – Health
- Kholofelo Morodi (ActionSA) – Corporate and Shared Services
- Aaron Maluleka (ANC) – Housing and Human Settlements
- Tlangi Mogale (ANC) – Roads and Transport
- Frans Boshielo (ANC) – Utility Services
- Alderman Coetzee (ActionSA) – Community Safety
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