Action SA’s wish to play an oversight role in the City of Joburg has come to pass, as its caucus leader, Nobuhle Mthembu, was elected council speaker yesterday. Mthembu’s election to the seat was supported by the ANC-Economic Freedom Fighters coalition block that saw 180 councillors voting for her rise to the office. She won the race against the DA’s Nonhlanhla Sifumba, who only received 68 votes in council this afternoon.

GUEST: Nobuhle Mthembu, City of Joburg council speaker