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Phalatse to face another motion of no confidence against her in council.

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Mpho Phalatse to face another motion of no confidence against her in council on Thursday.

Johannesburg's Mpho Phalatse faces another possible removal from office

Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse is in the firing line again as she faces three motions of no confidence at this week's council meeting on Thursday.

This is the third time Phalatse faces such motions. The first, last September, saw her removed from office with the ANC's Dada Morero taking over the reins, albeit for three weeks. Phalatse was later reinstated after a court challenge.
24 Jan 2023 8AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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