JOHANNESBURG - The Johannesburg City Council has elected Loyiso Masuku as the city's first Deputy Mayor.
The council recently passed a motion to create a completely new office, intended to serve as the municipality’s number two.
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Masuku recently succeeded Dada Morero as the ANC's regional leader.
Some coalition partners have expressed dissatisfaction, arguing that the party should not hold both the mayor and deputy mayor positions.
The Finance MMC portfolio, which Masuku currently oversees, will be dissolved and merged into her portfolio.