Public Engagements

SPEAKER OFFICIATES SWEARING IN OF FOUR NEW CHAIRPERSONS OF S79 COMMITTEES AND A WARD COUNCILLOR

By Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 527

On Wednesday, 31 May 2023, the Speaker of Council in the City of Ekurhuleni, Cllr Nthabiseng Tshivhenga, officiated the swearing of four new chairpersons of S79 committees and a Ward Councillor.

Cllr Danie Putter was sworn in as ward councillor for Ward 25 following the by-election on the 24th of May 2023.

The following councillors were also sworn in as chairpersons of Section 79 Committees after being elected in the Ordinary Council Meeting which took place on the 25th of May 2023:

  • Cllr Nkgopotse Mekgwe was sworn in as the Chairperson of the Water, Sanitation and Energy Committee.
  • Cllr Lethabo Rachidi was sworn in as the Chairperson of the Community Safety Committee.
  • Cllr Kehla Madlala was sworn in as the Chairperson of the City Planning Committee.
  • Cllr Jeremia Maraba was sworn in as the Chairperson of the Transport Planning, Roads and Storm Water Committee.

The swearing in ceremony was done 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.

ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER – CITY OF EKURHULENI