Mpho Phalatse has been voted out as City of Johannesburg mayor in a motion of no-confidence this afternoon.

Of the 145 councillors who signed the register, 139 voted to pass the motion.

The Inkatha Freedom Party, and a member of the Democratic Alliance-led coalition abstained. This happened whilst the DA was in the High Court seeking an urgent interdict against the meeting.

The Independent Electoral Commission has entered the council as officials prepare to vote for a new mayor.

It is understood the African National Congress has nominated Dada Morero as its candidate to stand for election.