IFP removed from power in Nongoma council

Mshangane Ndabandaba of NFP voted in as mayor

21 February 2023 - 12:13
By Zimasa Matiwane
Mshangane Ndabandaba of the NFP was voted in as Nongoma mayor, while Babongile Sithole of the ANC has been elected speaker. File image.
Image: Karen Moolman Mshangane Ndabandaba of the NFP was voted in as Nongoma mayor, while Babongile Sithole of the ANC has been elected speaker. File image.

A new coalition has taken over what was considered an IFP's stronghold: the Nongoma municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

On Tuesday the NFP's Mshangane Ndabandaba was voted in as mayor, while Babongile Sithole of the ANC has been elected speaker.

They replace ousted mayor Albert Mncwango and speaker Bheki Zulu, both from the IFP. 

The position of deputy mayor will continue to be held by an EFF councillor.

The sitting took place under heavy police guard after violent disruptions blamed on the IFP prevented the council from sitting on Monday as scheduled.

The three coalition parties hold a majority of seats in the council with the NFP holding 13, the ANC eight and the IFP two.

The change in control of the municipality is due to a breakdown between the EFF and IFP. 

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