By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Tshwane’s new executive mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya announced her 10-member mayoral committee consisting of members from different political parties, with no one from the Democratic Alliance (DA).
Moya said even though there were some delays in the announcement, it was necessary to ensure all parties were on board.
“I would like to assure you that this administration will not only be accessible but responsive as well.
“Residents of Tshwane, today marks the end of that uncertainty as I announce the political executive that will be taking this city forward.”
Moya, the ActionSA top brass leader heading up governance, succeeded her former boss, the DA’s Cilliers Brink, who was axed recently after an ANC-sponsored no-confidence motion.
The ANC makes up 50% of the city’s executive unveiled by Moya.
The African National Congress (ANC) Palesa Modise will take charge of the community and social development services. Sarah Mabotsa from the GOOD party will oversee economic development and spatial planning.
The environment and agriculture management portfolio will be led by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Obakeng Ramabodu, while Eugene Modise from the ANC will be in charge of the city’s fiscus as the MMC of finance.
The health portfolio has been assigned to EFF’s Tshegofatso Mashabela while ActionSA’s Kholofelo Morodi will oversee corporate and shared services.
The housing and human settlements portfolio will be headed by the ANC’s Aaron Maluleka while roads and transport will fall under the stewardship of Tlangi Mogale, also from the ANC.
Frans Boshielo from the ANC will handle utility services and ActionSA’s Alderman Coetzee will lead the community safety portfolio.
Moya said, she would ensure the committee was held accountable for its collective duty to serve the residents of the capital.