New Tshwane mayor to be elected within 14 days

PRETORIA - Tshwane is expected to have a new mayor in less than 14 days.

This follows the removal of the DA's Cilliers Brink through an ANC-sponsored motion of no confidence.

Politicking continues in the governing of municipalities, often at the expense of residents.

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But Tshwane Speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana insists the council will not collapse.

The Tshwane Council is expected to vote for a new mayor within the next 14 days. 

It will the metro's eighth mayor since 2016.