NEWS ANALYSIS| Calls grow for Joburg mayor’s removal as Ramaphosa slams city’s decline

By Levy Masiteng

City of Joburg mayor Dada Morero is under growing pressure to resign following a scathing critique from President Cyril Ramaphosa last week.

During a recent address, Ramaphosa expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of Johannesburg.

Ramaphosa criticised the country’s declining economic hub – as the city prepares to host the G20 leaders’ summit in November.

He also expressed concern about the closure of public facilities, like the Johannesburg Library, the Johannesburg Art Gallery and the Metro Centre.

Ramaphosa called for the prioritisation of unfinished and delayed infrastructure projects including Rea Vaya bus stations and the refurbishment of Lilian Ngoyi Street.

Inside Metros understands that senior ANC leaders have agreed to remove Morero and implement an eThekwini-style intervention in the city.

However, despite the decision being made three weeks ago, it has yet to be enforced.

In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, mayoral spokesperson Chris Vondo clarified