WATCH | The battle of thrones in the JHB Council

JOHANNESBURG - "Legally, I'm still the Joburg Mayor". These were the words of Mpho Phalatse when interviewed on 4 October after she was removed from office.

WATCH | Mpho Phalatse wins court bid, to return as Joburg Mayor

On Tuesday, the High Court ruled in favour of Phalatse's bid to challenge her removal.

She's now reinstated as Joburg Mayor.