Dada Morero Reshuffles Mayoral Team as Joburg’s Political Chessboard Shifts

New finance boss, new power dynamics in the City of Gold

Change is in the air at the City of Johannesburg. Mayor Dada Morero is quietly reshaping his inner circle with a fresh mayoral committee shake-up and the new moves signal a deeper power realignment at Metro HQ.

Loyiso Masuku Steps In as Finance MMC

In the most high-profile shift, Loyiso Masuku returns to the influential Finance portfolio. Her appointment comes after former MMC Margaret Arnolds stepped down last month following her election as Speaker of Council, a position that now places her at the helm of council proceedings.

Masuku, no stranger to the corridors of power, previously held the position of MMC for Group Corporate & Shared Services. That seat will now be filled by Sithembiso Zungu in a lateral move that reflects Morero’s careful political balancing act.

Council Whip Replacements Await Vote

The African National Congress (ANC) will nominate Khazamula Chauke to succeed Zungu as Chief Whip of Council. Councillor Joseph Mofokeng is expected to serve as deputy chief whip. These appointments will still need to go through council approval, a formality in theory, but nothing is guaranteed in Joburg’s often unpredictable coalition politics.

Gayton McKenzie Wants a Seat at the Table

Meanwhile, Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has thrown his weight behind Liam Jacobs to head the transport portfolio, although it remains unclear whether Morero will adopt that recommendation. The PA, a key partner in the ever-shifting coalition government, is likely to lobby hard for more influence.

This is politics, after all and Joburg’s political scene has become something of a revolving door in recent years.

A City Used to Change

In a metro that’s seen six mayors in just as many years, reshuffles like this aren’t unusual, but they’re never without consequences. Behind closed doors, these decisions determine how billions in city budgets are allocated and who gets to call the shots on key services, from pothole repairs to housing.

Social media reaction has been cautious, with some praising Masuku’s financial background and others questioning the recycling of familiar faces in new roles. “New title, same old politics,” one Twitter user commented. Others have asked whether the new team will have the stability and cooperation to tackle Johannesburg’s mounting service delivery woes.

For now, the public watches and waits. Morero’s reshuffle might look administrative on the surface, but it’s a signal of deeper currents shifting beneath the surface in South Africa’s economic capital.

What’s Next?

As more committee portfolios come up for review, residents and stakeholders will be watching to see if Morero’s reshuffle brings renewed focus or further factional wrangling.

One thing is clear: in Johannesburg, political power isn’t static, it’s a game of constant negotiation.

This story is developing.

{Source: The Citizen}

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