Joburg Mayor Thapelo Amad resigns

JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg Mayor Thapelo Amad has resigned.

The Al-Jamah councillor was expected to face a motion of no confidence in council on Tuesday.

READ: Joburg council | ActionSA to table no-confidence motions

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the government of local unity has accepted Amad's resignation and will be submitting names for his replacement in the next few days.