By Nkhensani Chauke
The embattled Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo has elected a new mayor, Speaker, and Chief Whip during its first council sitting following by-elections held on December 4, 2024.
At the meeting, Tumisang Pilane was elected as mayor, Dingaan Sebata as Speaker, and Lettah Ndiweni as Chief Whip.
Pilane is a former ANC Youth League leader, and branch Chairperson in the Waterberg region.
The council also confirmed four full-time councillors, namely, Pilane, Tokkie Swanepoel, Hendric Selokela and Andries Tshukudu.
The inaugural council meeting, convened at the Kumba Bioscope Hall on Thursday, adhered to Section 29(2) of the Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998, which governs the establishment and functioning of municipal councils.
Acting Municipal Manager Mathudi Chuma said that the meeting aimed to address agenda items shared with council members.
“This meeting is held in Kumba Hall to process the items in line with the agenda shared with
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