LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: ‘Irreparable’ tensions cloud ANC regional secretary’s exit as Ekurhuleni mayoral race heats up
Ekurhuleni Finance MMC and ANC Regional Secretary Jongizizwe Dlabathi has resigned from his party position for the second time, as tensions with Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza persist and the ANC prepares to finalise its mayoral candidate before the November elections. Dlabathi will remain Finance MMC, with his resignation fuelling speculation that he is positioning himself for the mayoral race.
Ekurhuleni Finance MMC and ANC Regional Secretary Jongizizwe Dlabathi has resigned from his party position for the second time, citing irreparable tensions with Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. The ANC is preparing to announce its mayoral candidates before the November elections, and Dlabathi's resignation has fueled speculation that he is positioning himself for the mayoral race.
Despite previous interventions by party structures, the tensions between Dlabathi and Xhakaza remain irreparable, leading Dlabathi to decide to relinquish the full-time party responsibility while remaining in his municipal role.
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