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Embattled former Joburg mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda threatens legal action as he seeks reinstatement
Kabelo Gwamanda said he was not provided with any prior notice or opportunity to respond to the allegations before his dismissal.
Calls for investigation following Gwamanda’s dismissal as MMC for Community Development
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero dismisses Kabelo Gwamanda from his role as MMC for Community Development amid ongoing fraud investigations, prompting calls for further scrutiny into his actions while in office.
DA welcomes Gwamanda’s expulsion; cautions against PA’s Tebogo Nkonkou conduct
Patriotic Alliance councillor Tebogo Nkonkou is the new MMC for Community Development who will take over from the expelled Gwamanda.
Morero fires corruption-accused Kabelo Gwamanda, replaces him with PA’s Tebogo Nkonkou
In light of this change, Mayor Dada Morero has appointed Tebogo Nkonkou as the new MMC for Community Development, effective immediately.
DA challenges legitimacy of Sandton Drive name change submissions
The Democratic Alliance has raised serious concerns over the legitimacy of public submissions supporting the renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, calling for an independent audit amid allegations of duplicate and unverified submissions.
JUST IN: Morero places corruption-accused Kabelo Gwamanda on special leave
In a media statement confirming the news, Morero said he has decided to place MMC Gwamanda on special leave, effective immediately, and relieve him of all his executive duties.
Joburg mayor to meet corruption-accused former mayor Gwamanda
The former mayor is accused of deceiving vulnerable citizens of Soweto into enrolling in a funeral insurance program that required them to pay monthly premiums.
Gwamanda's alleged funeral scam prompts Joburg mayor to push for step-aside policy implementation
The Al Jama-ah councillor in the city was reportedly arrested on Friday in Protea North, Soweto but has since been released on bail following his suspected involvement in a funeral policy scam.
‘Probe every deal inked by Kabelo Gwamanda on behalf of City of Joburg’: Democratic Alliance
DA’s Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku said the City of Joburg must investigate the agreements where Kabelo Gwamanda put his signature, and examine all the documentation.
Mpho Phalatse: ‘Kabelo Gwamanda was wanted by Soweto residents when he emerged as Joburg mayor’
Phalatse said she understands the warrant of arrest against Kabelo Gwamanda was issued in May, and ‘foul play behind the scene’ has caused the delay in effecting the arrest.
Kabelo Gwamanda speaks on arrest: ‘As a black person, that is a possibility you cannot avoid in South Africa’
In a video shared on X, Kabelo Gwamanda who was released on bail said growing up as a black person in South Africa, being arrested is a possibility one cannot avoid.
ActionSA calls on Morero to apply ‘step aside’ rule on corruption accused Gwamanda
It is alleged that the former mayor deceived unsuspecting residents of Soweto into participating in a scheme in which they made monthly payments for funeral insurance.
Al Jama-ah stands with former Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda after arrest
The political party is surprised by the timing of the arrest and says that Gwamanda is being persecuted by the DA.
Former Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has been arrested amid funeral policy scam
The Al Jama-ah councillor is embroiled in an insurance fraud scandal based in Soweto.
EFF supports Sandton Drive renaming amid diplomatic concerns
EFF’s support for renaming Sandton Drive after Leila Khaled sparks heated debate in Johannesburg as public consultation deadline approaches.
Johannesburg divided: massive support vs strong opposition in Sandton Drive renaming debate
Johannesburg’s proposal to rename Sandton Drive after Palestinian activist Leila Khaled ignites fierce debate.
City of Joburg has had 9 mayors in 8 years but has this improved the lives of residents?
Infrastructure degradation, water outages, power cuts, poor business retention, weak internal planning and financial controls, crime, and lawlessness are the main reasons the city is in decline.
Joburg coalition appoints Gwamanda as Community Development MMC
Gwamanda expressed his preparedness to head the portfolio, where infrastructure development was imperative to stabilise the city.
BREAKING NEWS: Dada Morero fends off late DA challenge to be elected City of Joburg Mayor
In September 2022, Morero was elected to the position after DA’s Mpho Phalatse was removed from office through a vote of no confidence.
Gwamanda blames Mashaba for Joburg’s service delivery failures
‘Everything that has got to do with the City of Johannesburg, he perceived as the ANC so much so that he terminated so many contracts in the city and brought service delivery to a complete stand still,’ he said.
Dear new Joburg mayor, are you ready to fix potholes, power outages, water shortages and clean up CBD?
‘The City’s properties, abandoned buildings in Joburg CBD, taxi ranks, parks and other important infrastructures must be maintained,’ he said.
Johannesburg’s service delivery crisis deepens during constant mayoral changes
The City of Joburg is grappling with the consequences of its unstable mayoral leadership, marked most recently by the resignation of Kabelo Gwamanda, who served as mayor for just fifteen months.
Reconfiguring Joburg leadership: EFF puts hand up, wants to continue with two MMCs
EFF’s Nkululeko Dungasaid their two MMCs in Joburg, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku and “Fighter” Ennie Makhafola have demonstrated exceptional dedication in managing departments.
‘A positive step’: ActionSA welcomes ‘disasterous’ Gwamanda’s resignation
ActionSA welcomes Kabelo Gwamanda’s resignation, aims to fix Johannesburg.
City was stable, functional under my watch, says outgoing Gwamanda
‘No mayor has been expected to turn an entire city around with over 20 years of service delivery disruptions in a space of less than two years. It is impossible,’ he maintained.