The former mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, who is accused of running a funeral policy scam, was sacked from the executive.On Saturday evening, the current mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, announced that Gwamanda had been "released" from his position as MMC for Community Development.Before his MMC stint, Gwamanda had served as mayor. He was replaced by Morero.Gwamanda had been placed on special leave after he was arrested last month over allegations of fraud. He is alleged to have run a funeral policy scam in 2011, in which residents of Soweto were defrauded. Thabiso Tema spoke with Chris Vondo, Jhb Mayoral Spokesperson. 

<p>The former mayor of Johannesburg, Kabelo Gwamanda, who is accused of running a funeral policy scam, was sacked from the executive.On Saturday evening, the current mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, announced that Gwamanda had been "released" from his position as MMC for Community Development.Before his MMC stint, Gwamanda had served as mayor. He was replaced by Morero.Gwamanda had been placed on special leave after he was arrested last month over allegations of fraud. He is alleged to have run a funeral policy scam in 2011, in which residents of Soweto were defrauded. Thabiso Tema spoke with Chris Vondo, Jhb Mayoral Spokesperson. </p>

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<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>

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