DA pushes no confidence motion against Joburg mayor Dada Morero

By Lungile Ntimba 

City of Joburg’s council programming committee has approved the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) motion of no confidence against executive mayor Dada Morero, Speaker Nobuhle Mthembu, and Chief Whip Sithembiso Zungu.

In an interview with Inside Metros on Thursday, DA caucus leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku confirmed the motion’s progression through programming.

However, she noted that the document cannot be shared due to council privileges, which allow it to be disclosed only upon being served in council.

“I can confirm that the motion against the mayor, speaker, and chief whip has gone through programming. However, I cannot share the document due to council privileges—it can only be shared once it is served in council,” said Kayser-Echeozonjoku.

Kayser-Echeozonjoku lambasted the current administration for failing to uphold basic services, neglecting communities, and causing local government operations to stall.

“Instead of leading with integrity, his administration has been characterised by mismanagement, patronage networks,