Morero was nominated unopposed. This comes after 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 IFP, and a member of the DA-led coalition abstained. This happened whilst the DA was in the High Court seeking an urgent interdict against the meeting.
The IEC has entered the council as officials prepare to vote for a new mayor.
It is understood the ANC has nominated Dada Morero as its candidate to stand for election.If the DA and other parties didn’t stay absent from today’s sitting and refuse to “recognize” the council sitting, they would have a chance to vote.
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