City of Johannesburg elects new Mayor

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Following the passing of City of Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo to Covid-19 related complications, the city council recently announced new replacement Executive Mayor Jolidee Matongo.

The election was announced on Tuesday unopposed.

The 269 councillors in the metro did not submit any other names and, as per the Municipal Structures Act, therefore in the case that there is only one nominee that person automatically assumes the position.

He also expected to announce the Mayoral Council.

The 46 years old Matongo holds various qualifications from different institutions, including a Diploma in Public Management, a Post Graduate Degree in Public Management from Unisa, a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Management with Mancosa.

He was the Finance MMC in the City of Johannesburg.

Born and raised in Soweto he is a son of a Zimbabwean immigrant and South African mother.