The ANC is giving former Joburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse 48 hours to apologise for calling the party corrupt. It says if she doesn't meet the deadline it will consider legal action. ANC Johannesburg spokesperson, Chris Vondo, says her statements are defaming the party's character.
Dear South Africans, and in particular, the residents of Johannesburg,
I am Dr Mpho Phalatse, Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, and I’d like to share with you my views on the recent developments in the Johannesburg City Council, and the way forward for our city.
My fellow residents of Johannesburg.
The rest of the rightful executive committee and I are back where we belong and we are hitting the ground running, picking up right where we left off. The task of saving Joburg continues.
Today I expanded my GP practice to 3 Joburg hospitals - Johannesburg Surgical Hospital, Netcare Sunninghill Hospital and Donald Gordon. While I enjoy my drives to Rustenburg, there’s something special about working where you live. Thanks to Legae Vascular for the opportunity😃💃🏽
I have just arrived at the Hillbrow Police Station to lay criminal charges against the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC), that appears to have engaged in an act of fraud or corruption involving millions of taxpayers’ money siphoned off to a company linked to the ANC.
Finally started my second job today with Legae Vascular in Boksburg. Met some incredible colleagues such as Dr Neo Maduna, who recently organised the
#UnemployedDoctors
march, and Dr Junior Kalagobe, a seasoned Orthopaedic Surgeon. Loving it already.
#Grateful
#SavingLives
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Had Eskom Gauteng in my office today to discuss their relationship with
@CityofJoburgZA
in general, and the Soweto protests in particular. Eskom is finally doing what it should’ve done for years - demanding payment from affording residents. We’re fully in support of this move.
Tomorrow, Wednesday 12 October 2022, we will be laying criminal charges of corruption with the South African Police Service (SAPS) against the ANC and the Johannesburg Property Company over a transaction worth millions of rands.
#HandsOffJoburg
My journey started with God and it’ll end with God! Thank you for the powerful prayer session and for all who honoured me with your presence. To the men and women of God who prayed with us, we salute you. To the General, Prophet T.A. Ralekholela, May we tread in your footsteps🙏🏽
It’s finally happened! I’ve been sworn in as the 1st Female Executive Mayor of
@CityofJoburgZA
along with my cabinet of 10 dynamic MMCs from various political parties. I hope you’re ready for the change that’s about to hit your streets! It is here!
In Soweto to vehemently oppose the proposed
#NHI
Bill by the corrupt ANC government. The ANC has proven over and over they cannot be trusted with any type of fund. Enough! SA needs good governance to secure desired health outcomes, not another ANC plunder wonder!
@Our_DA
@DA_JHB
Congratulations Councillor Colleen Makhubele for being elected
@CityofJoburgZA
Chairperson of Chairpersons. I know you’ll ensure strict oversight to protect residents’ interests and inform growth and development through plans and budgets of the executive. Let’s build Joburg🤗🤗🤗
I’m yet to see a leader as sensitive to the plight of the poor as my leader EM
@HermanMashaba
. With no technical expertise in the field of medicine, his heart and commitment to redress has brought justice to our most vulnerable.
@CityofJoburgZA
health forever in your debt🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Just finished with our last case for the day. I may not be at the
@Our_DA
manifesto launch in the flesh, but my vote is definitely going to the only party with the governance track record South Africa needs. Please take time to read the document. Vote wisely😉
#DAmanifesto
@TonyLeonSA
@DA_JHB
You’re too old for this twitter trolling behaviour of yours. If you want to contribute constructively to the rebuilding of the city please send an email to MikeMo
@joburg
.org.za.
Disgusting scenes of yesterday’s assault on our Councillors as the ANC and EFF unashamedly disregarded both the Speaker’s ruling and the council vote for a show of hands election of oversight chairpersons. Criminal charges are being laid!
#JoburgCouncil
This does not bode well for those who can't justify their lifestyle/income deficit. We're closing the taps of corruption and identifying drivers of corruption:
'The
@CityofJoburgZA
to conduct lifestyle audits on all councillors and senior executives'
Condolences💐He left us the IFP, a coalition partner I thoroughly enjoyed working with both as MMC and Mayor. He has run his race. May those who pick up his baton see to the IFP’s continued collaborative contribution towards the rebuilding of our nation. RIP
#MangosuthuButhelezi
WATCH!Time for LAWLESSNESS IS OVER! We’re taking back the streets of Joburg! We promised integrated policing and we’re delivering on our promise.
@JoburgMPD
, SAPS, CPFs, Private Policing & Immigration all working together to keep you safe.
@CityofJoburgZA
Joburg's
@CityPowerJhb
has gone out to the market to secure excess energy from alternative energy sources through Short Term Power Purchase Agreements of up to 36-months. This is a positive step towards mitigating and eventually ending rolling blackouts
I’m deeply disturbed by the level of lawlessness I witnessed on this raid last night. None of the night clubs visited were screening patrons for COVID, completing attendance registers, managing numbers, ensuring ventilation as well as other COVID protocols. No more!
@JoburgMPD
@WatersMichael67
@TonyLeonSA
@DA_JHB
What’s even more concerning is that you actually believe what you’ve written. The people of the
@Our_DA
make the party. Each and every single one of them. We will not stand by and allow retrogressive behaviour to fester in the name of humility.
Appreciation post to all essential service workers working through the festive season to see to the wellbeing of others. Your reward will be great👊🏽
A re berekeng👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Beware of fake infographics. These were not issued by myself or the Democratic Alliance. Please watch the entire interview for a true reflection of what was said in its proper context. I’ll post a link to the complete version. Whoever designed and circulated these - do better.
Our Zulu Mayor Chris Pappas is a real vibe😂😂😂
Thank you for making me laugh so hard. Miss you already but our municipalities need us to return and implement all we’ve learnt. See you soon in
@CityofJoburgZA
💃🏿
@Our_DA
#DAMayorsBreakaway
I’m smiling because he just pledged to pray with me for an hour everyday from 4am. We need to pray for our nation. Please join us. Do what you can. South Africa needs you🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@brutusmalada11
Politics aside! Let’s spare a moment to send Mayor
@KabeloGwamanda
some birthday wishes as he reflects on how far he’s come and where he is today.
From me to you, “Love yourself, respect yourself, invest in yourself. Love Joburg. HBD” 🎉🎈🎊
#HappyBirthdayMayorGwamanda
It is with numbing sadness that I received the news of the passing of Councillor Mpho
Moerane, the leader of the ANC Caucus and the former Executive Mayor of the City of
Johannesburg.
I call on the new ANC-run Council to meet with the Eldorado Park community tomorrow, 8 October 2022, to reassure them that the action steps that were in place to deal with their concerns will continue to be carried out.
#HandsOffJoburg
With MMC
@David_S_Tembe
@CityofJoburgZA
metro centre where we’ve had yet another break in by a suspect who’s allegedly linked to 3 previous incidents including the one of the 24th. Our security officers found hard drives, data chips & other tools in a bag which is allegedly hers!
Both MONCs against the Executive Mayor & the Multi-Party Government have been withdrawn.
The repair & rebuild of
@CityofJoburgZA
remains on track.
Thank you for all the messages of support, prayer and love.
Our commitment is to all 6-million residents, across the 7 Regions ♥️
Studied hard and worked hard until the system kicked her out at age 71😅 She continues to serve hard in church bodies. Hard work is her secret and that’s the legacy she leaves me and my children. Happy Mother’s Day MaMpho. May you live long to enjoy your legacy unfold❤️❤️❤️
In case you missed it🤗 I announced the Mayoral Committee for the Joburg Multiparty Government today😆 They’re dynamic and they’re ready to take the city forward!! Let’s stand behind them for a better and brighter Johannesburg🤗👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@CityofJoburgZA
Evening Joburg!
I am out this evening patrolling parts of the City with SAPS, JMPD and CPFs for power infrastructure vandalism and theft.
We are going to win this fight!
JMPD is forming a tactical unit to deal with cable theft, illegal mining and the like.
Group Forensic and Investigation Services (GFIS) is coordinating our local response with JMPD.
We are also coordinating efforts with SAPS, Hawks and other law enforcement players.
@mphophalatse1
Dr Metro police falls under your administration, what is your plan around cable theft or their focus is only on our roads and spending time at Nandos Park Town?
💡The City of Ekurhuleni has approved 47 Independent Power Producers that will connect directly to the City's electricity grid to offset the impacts of
#loadshedding
.
The City will soon receive between 150 and 680 megawatts of additional power from renewable energy sources.
Next is the election of Mayor. Nomination form filled and ready to nominate
#DrMphoForMayor
. Hoping for the best outcome for our residents💙💙💙
@Our_DA
@MphoForMayor
Couldn’t hide my disappointment with the
@GautengProvince
#SOPA
today. Premier
@David_Makhura
wants to come twice a week to a municipality to drive service delivery. With which money? I’d rather he stay in his office and drive municipal bills payments. Then we can work🤷♀️
Tonight we're working with
@JoburgMPD
and
@SAPoliceService
to build a safe and secure City.
Please say a special prayer for our women and men in blue this evening.
Started at Loreto Convent School where I passed Matric in 1994. What a lovely time with some former teachers, board members, a nun and a former classmate now teaching Gr 3. Such an honor to share my journey with the girls🤗🤗🤗
Let’s pause to inspire💞💞💞
📺 Tomorrow at 14h15, Dr Mpho Phalatse will brief the public on a plan to save Johannesburg following her unlawful ousting as Mayor. The DA is committed to stopping the ANC coalition of corruption.
Watch it live on the DA's Facebook and YouTube pages:
In Soweto to vehemently oppose the proposed
#NHI
Bill by the corrupt ANC government. The ANC has proven over and over they cannot be trusted with any type of fund. Enough! SA needs good governance to secure desired health outcomes, not another ANC plunder wonder!
@Our_DA
@DA_JHB
Tomorrow MMC
@MichaelSun168
and I will unveil a new Pikitip Tipper Truck fleet to deliver improved services to the residents of Johannesburg.
#JoburgServices
@Action4SA
That’s not what happened, and I never gave such a report. All local leaders agreed to speak to their parties about this. Before I made the call I was intercepted by IFP
@mlungisi_baso
saying his leadership had instructed them to withdraw their candidate and we should field ours.
@mfriedman9
@TonyLeonSA
@DA_JHB
What’s interesting for me is you didn’t call him out on his below the belt tweet but you’re quick to call me out on my request for him to act his age. It’s not the first time he’s done this. He should know better.
I’m in the gazebo where people are having lunch while others continue to man the meet&greet table. I refuse to live in a world where I can’t even have lunch in peace without worrying about window-dressing for proponents of bigotous vitriol. Here’s some more pics for you💙💙💙
My fellow residents of Johannesburg
The past few weeks in the City of Johannesburg have been turbulent - a far cry from the stability that residents so deserve and yearn for.
#HandsOffJoburg
As the Multi-Party Government, we have a common understanding of what needs to be done.
Have we fixed all the City's problems? No.
Are we making progress in addressing backlogs & new projects with the new R77,3-billion budget? Yes.
Whatever happened to plans to establish a disaster management centre with capabilities to follow weather predictions and prevent disaster, and the multi sectoral team established to deal with longstanding determinants of flooding? Be safe everyone🤷♀️🥲
We’re at the Joburg Open at the Randpark Golf Club. Big achievement considering the 19 months of lockdown. Finally we can get the economy going again! Cllr
@RalfBittkau
has played in every Joburg Open. Today he got to tee off and what a shot! The tournament is officially open😀👊🏽
A Dove of Peace! 🕊️
Our beautiful Miss South Africa
@lalelamswane
represents her nation, culture and its spirit of Ubuntu. A nation that has shown that lasting peace can be achieved. She is honoured to bring this message of hope to the global stage.
👗:The Costume department.
What a blast it’s been serving residents of
@CityofJoburgZA
with this team of MMCs. We can move over to opposition benches with our heads held high. We’ve served with pride. Now to make sure residents continue getting A-class service by holding the new executive to account!!!👏🏽