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The new City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Councillor Mpho Moerane on Friday, 01 October 2021, confirmed his 10-Member Mayoral Committee (MMCs) - shortly after he was sworn-in.

The choice of MMCs is in support of the theme of continuity in the implementation of the Government of Local Unity (GLU)'s priorities, which are aligned to the Joburg Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) 2040. 

“Our task for the next 30 days is to ensure that there is more progress and continuation of the service delivery initiatives that are currently underway,” said Mayor Moerane.

He pointed out that only the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department has been assigned a new MMC, Cllr Tanya Oldjohn, who is currently the Chairperson of the Section 79 Committee on Environment and Infrastructure Services. 

Mayor Moerane described the appointment of Cllr Oldjohn as a significant milestone in advancing the representation of minorities in the Executive of the City, adding that she brings a lot of experience that will add value to the assigned portfolio.  

In the interest of cementing continuity of accelerated service delivery in the City, Mayor Moerane said nine of the MMCs will be returning to the Committee in their respective portfolios. 

Cllr Matshidiso Mfikoe is returning to Finance, Cllr Thomas Mofokeng to Economic Development, Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso to Housing, and Cllr Helen Makhuba to Transport.

Meanwhile, Cllr Eunice Mgcina returns to Health and Social Development, Cllr Mally Mokoena to Public Safety, Cllr Loyiso Masuku to Group Corporate Shared Services and Cllr Thapelo Amad back to Development Planning.

“It is now upon myself and the newly sworn-in MMCs to pick up our Mayors’ fallen spears and tackle the service delivery challenges that remain in the next 30 days of the current term of office,” Mayor Moerane added. 

“The newly sworn-in leadership is ready to continue serving the people of Johannesburg – even if it is just for 30 days,” he said.

Mayor Moerane added: “To demonstrate this in line with being a responsive, effective and accountable leadership, we will be out in the city centre on a cleaning campaign tomorrow in response to a call from local residents about areas in need of urgent attention.”

Issued by City of Johannesburg