It is clear that those opposed to the Johannesburg Multi-Party Government have no confidence in their own abilities to garner enough support or coordinate themselves to remove the Executive Mayor and the Members of the Mayoral Committee, giving effect to the adage that “there is no honour among thieves”. 

 

A reading of the two motions makes it clear that the desperate attempts and campaign to remove the Multi-Party Government are without substance. What we are dealing with is a political operation aimed at gaining power and access to the City’s bank account, by any means possible – all at the expense of residents. 

 

If indeed there was a case for me to answer for, matters of substance that speak to service delivery, governance and the Rule of Law would have been put forward, but these were never put forward. 

 

Given the evolving political environment of the City, where coalition politics and minority governments have become the norm, Council must seriously consider the rules around motions of no confidence. 

 

It cannot be that these motions are tabled on a monthly basis, thus interrupting the business of the Administration and Council; and affecting the focus and morale of Officials; and in some extreme instances service delivery takes a hit. 

 

Our focus as the Multi-Party Government is on ensuring that quality services are delivered to all 6-million residents, and that we work with and for residents in the repair and rebuild of Joburg, until our electoral term in Office reaches its natural conclusion in 2026.