The political dust is still settling in Ekurhuleni following Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s late-night cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. The strategic shake-up saw the ANC significantly consolidate its power by seizing key portfolios, while the EFF’s influence was sharply curtailed. In a surprising move, the Mayor also attempted to bring ActionSA into the fold for the first time, signaling a major shift in the metro’s governing dynamics. Thabiso Tema spoke to Prof Sethulego Matebesi Political analyst.