Johannesburg – Loyiso Masuku has been elected as the new ANC regional chairperson of Greater Johannesburg, becoming the first woman to lead the region.
She won a hotly contested race against former chairperson Dada Morero, receiving 184 votes to Morero’s 149.
Masuku’s election is seen as a fresh start for the ANC’s regional leadership and positions her as a potential mayoral candidate in next year’s local government elections.
[BREAKING NEWS] Loyiso Masuku beats Dada Morero for the ANC Joburg chairperson position.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/xRc1RAZYiJ
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) December 5, 2025
Masuku’s slate achieved a clean sweep in the conference:
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Masilo Serekele – Deputy Chairperson
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Sasabona Manganye – Secretary (re-elected)
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Lerato K. Bob – Deputy Secretary
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Maxwell Nedzamba – Treasurer
Loyiso Masuku makes history, becoming the first female ANC Chairperson in Johannesburg. Masuku won against Dada Morero. @JusstAlpha pic.twitter.com/9Ndeyiopc2
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) December 5, 2025
Background on Loyiso Masuku:
According to The Citizen, Masuku began her activism in student politics and has served in multiple ANC structures, including the ANCYL and the ANC Women’s League.
She is the wife of former Health MEC Bandile Masuku, who was involved in a controversial Covid-19 PPE scandal.
Born in the Eastern Cape, she has been influential in Johannesburg politics, holding various government roles including in the City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng government, and currently as Finance MMC for the City of Johannesburg.
If elected mayor, she would be the first female ANC mayor of Johannesburg.
#NDABANEWS: BREAKING – LOYISO MASUKU MAKES HISTORY IN JOHANNESBURG
JOHANNESBURG – Loyiso Masuku has made history by becoming the first female ANC Chairperson in the City of Johannesburg.
Masuku secured the victory after defeating Dada Morero in the tightly contested regional… pic.twitter.com/XUTu4Pvkqp
— Thulani Ndaba (@tndaba) December 5, 2025
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
