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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Ekurhuleni notes the rumours of the possible motion of no confidence in the Speaker of Council, Cllr Nthabiseng Tshivhenga as well as the Executive Mayor, Ald Sivuyile Ngodwana.

While we will not ignore the fact that service delivery has all but collapsed and the city’s finances have been eroded since the ANC/EFF coalition took over in March last year, we cannot comment on the hearsay surrounding the possible motions of no confidence.

The DA will await official council processes and should any motions of no confidence appear on the agenda to be debated at the next council meeting, the DA will vote to put residents first and stabilise the metro.

We will not be drawn into any ‘cowboy politics’ and we will not be used to settle political scores.

The DA’s focus has always been - putting the residents first, good governance and adequate service delivery. The municipality must not be allowed to be used as a political showground where the only people who benefit are the politicians and communities suffer.

Government must have a positive impact on the lives of those whom we were elected and privileged to serve – the residents of Ekurhuleni. Should any motions be tabled to be heard in council, the DA will act for the best outcome for the residents across Ekurhuleni.

Issued by Ald Tania Campbell - DA Leader in the City of Ekurhuleni