SPEAKER OFFICIATES SWEARING IN OF DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE COUNCILLOR

On Thursday, 26 October 2023, the Speaker of Council in the City of Ekurhuleni, Cllr Nthabiseng Tshivhenga, officiated the swearing of a new Democratic Alliance councillor.

Cllr Gerald Goslin took his oath of office before the Speaker in accordance with Rule 11 (1) , (2) and (3) of the City of Ekurhuleni Standing Orders By-Law. These rules make provision for councillors to swear or affirm their faithfulness and obedience to the Republic, the Constitution and Council before the magistrate in a Council meeting, or at any time by arrangement before the Speaker in the Speaker’s Office.

Cllr Tshivhenga welcomed the councillor, who can now participate in the official business of Council and wished him well in serving the people of Ekurhuleni with integrity and upholding his sworn oath.