Dada Morero

2024 - 8 - 16

Dada Morero Takes the Reins: Joburg's New Mayor Brings Hope!

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Joburg's newest mayor, Dada Morero, is back in the hot seat! Will he steer the city out of its funk or just add more fuel to the fire?

In a dramatic turn of events in Johannesburg, ANC councillor Dada Morero has been elected as the new executive mayor of South Africa's largest metropolitan area. This election comes after a special council meeting amid a backdrop of protests and subsequent party deals, illustrating the tense political climate that permeates the city. With a staggering 189 votes in his favor, Morero's leadership is sure to shape the future of Joburg, which has seen its mayorship change hands a whopping ten times in recent years!

Morero, previously serving as the city’s finance MMC under Kabelo Gwamanda’s cabinet, is no stranger to the mayoral office, marking this as his second tenure. His first stint might have been short-lived, but his return to power is packed with a fresh resolve to navigate the city's stormy seas. One can only imagine the memes brewing around how he’ll manage to keep a city rife with challenges like crime and economic hardship in check—after all, it's not easy being the helm of a ship that's constantly rocked by political waves!

A spirited character in the ANC's ranks, Dada Morero also wears the hat of Johannesburg's regional chairperson, placing him in a significant position to initiate some impactful reforms. His supporters believe his previous experience as finance MMC equips him to tackle the pressing issues head-on. However, as Morero steps into this new role, he'll face high expectations from a public grappling with various grievances—from service delivery failures to safety concerns.

As Morero sets sail once again as Mayor of Johannesburg, it’s essential to keep the spotlight on the city’s promises and challenges. Interestingly, this election happened just days after former mayor Kabelo Gwamanda's unexpected resignation, leaving Morero with big shoes to fill. Will he turn the tide for Joburg or merely float along? The answer might just make itself known in the coming months! Did you know? Johannesburg is home to the largest man-made forest in the world, and with his leadership, we might need all those trees to shade us from the political heat ahead! Let's see how Dada Morero plans to keep Joburg thriving and *not* just surviving!

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BREAKING NEWS: ANC's Dada Morero elected Joburg mayor (Business Day)

ANC councillor Dada Morero has been elected as the executive mayor of Johannesburg, SA's largest metro, during a special council meeting held in the ...

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ANC's Dada Morero elected as Joburg mayor (TimesLIVE)

Morero, having served as the city's finance MMC in Gwamanda's cabinet, ascends to the top post for the second time after a short-lived stint at the helm ...

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Dada Morero Elected as City of Joburg Mayor | Central News South ... (Free State Central News)

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Dada Morero Elected New Johannesburg Mayor (Bloomberg)

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Morero vows to steer ship to the end as he's voted Joburg mayor (Johannesburg Sunday World)

ANC regional chairperson Dada Morero has been elected as the new Mayor of City of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality.

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Johannesburg gets new mayor after protests and party deals (Reuters)

Johannesburg elected a new mayor on Friday, the seventh in three years to lead South Africa's biggest city as residents complain of worsening crime and ...

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Dada Morero elected new Joburg mayor (Jacaranda FM)

ANC regional chairperson and Finance MMC Dada Morero was on Friday elected as the new mayor of Johannesburg.

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Panyaza Lesufi: Dada Morero will be elected Joburg mayor and the ... (Independent Online)

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ANC's Dada Morero is Joburg's new mayor (Scrolla.Africa)

ANC councillor Dada Morero has been elected as the mayor of Johannesburg. He was voted into office on Friday with 189 votes. The DA's Joburg council leader, ...

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ANC's Dada Morero voted in for second stint as Johannesburg ... (Mail and Guardian)

ANC regional chair and Johannesburg MMC for finance Dada Morero has been elected as the new mayor, succeeding Kabelo Gwamanda who resigned on Tuesday in the ...

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Morero is Joburg's new mayor, while Speaker sheds tears at her ... (News24)

The former finance MMC was voted in at an extraordinary council sitting on Friday called after the former executive mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda, ...

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Dada Morero elected City of Johannesburg mayor, again (eNCA)

Morero was previously mayor in 2022 where he held the position for 25 days. He took up the position after the previous mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda resigned after a ...

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Second time lucky as ANC's Dada Morero elected as new Joburg ... (Daily Maverick)

Moments after getting elected executive mayor of the country's largest metropolitan, Dada Morero announced members of his mayoral committee.

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BREAKING NEWS: Dada Morero fends off late DA challenge to be ... (Independent Online)

In September 2022, Morero was elected to the position after DA's Mpho Phalatse was removed from office through a vote of no confidence.

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ANC's Dada Morero elected as Joburg's new mayor (Eyewitness News)

189 councillors voted for Morero's ascension to power, while Democratic Alliance (DA) caucus leader Belinda Kayser Echeozonjoku received 60 votes.

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ANC congratulates Dada Morero as the new Executive mayor of ... (POWER 98.7)

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