Johannesburg – Johannesburg has appointed ANC regional chairperson and Finance MMC Loyiso Masuku as its first-ever deputy mayor.
She was elected unopposed during council proceedings on Thursday, creating a new second-in-command office intended to strengthen executive and economic governance in the metro.
The position replaces her previous role in the mayoral committee for finance, consolidating fiscal and executive responsibilities.
BREAKING: ANC Johannesburg leader Loyiso Masuku has been elected as the City of Johannesburg’s first-ever deputy mayor during today’s council sitting.#sabcnews #UpdateAtNoon pic.twitter.com/3F6WBD4XhA
— SABC News Radio (@SABCNews_Radio) February 26, 2026
The move comes amid political pressure on Mayor Dada Morero, who faces a pending motion of no confidence.
Morero previously survived a similar challenge after the African National Congress pushed for a secret ballot, though council rules remain unclear on whether such ballots are legally permitted in removal votes.
Proceedings were still ongoing at the time of reporting in South Africa.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
