{"id":3034,"date":"2024-07-09T09:48:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T07:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hconline.co.za\/?p=3034"},"modified":"2024-07-09T09:48:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T07:48:11","slug":"leah-mabuza-sworn-in-as-mpl-emalahleni-without-a-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.highveldchronicle.co.za\/wp64\/leah-mabuza-sworn-in-as-mpl-emalahleni-without-a-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"Leah Mabuza sworn in as MPL, Emalahleni without a Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Emalahleni municipality is currently without a mayor following the resignation of Leah Mabuza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mabuza, who tendered her resignation as Emalahleni executive mayor on Monday, July 1, was sworn in as a member of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature. She and Thabile Masondo, who has been a Member of Parliament since 2019, were two ANC members sworn in on Tuesday, July 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mabuza replaces long-serving member of the legislature and former MEC for the Department of Community Safety, Security, and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe, while Masondo replaces former premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, now Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mabuza became executive mayor in June last year after the ANC recalled Connie Nkalitshana over &#8220;instability&#8221; at the municipality. The ANC in Nkangala has confirmed receiving Mabuza&#8217;s resignation letter and assured residents that a replacement will be found soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The party informed the publication that it has recommended three names to the Provincial Executive Committee for approval. &#8220;The Regional Executive Committee has identified three names that will be sent to the province for approval based on their qualifications and experience,&#8221; said Linkie Mohlala, media officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohlala also played her cards very close to her chest regarding who the three candidates are. &#8220;These names, which unfortunately cannot be revealed to the <strong><em>Highveld Chronicle<\/em><\/strong>, will then be sent to the National Executive Committee panel for interviews.&#8221; Speculations are rife on who will take over the reins to lead the troubled municipality. 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