Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

How the City of Tshwane’s new Mayor Dr Murunwa Makwarela won Tshwane’s top seat

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Phemelo Motene in conversation with Coalitions and Elections Expert, Wayne Sussman as he gives us a breakdown of the numbers and how political parties voted in order for Dr Murunwa Makwarela to come out victorious as Tshwane’s new Mayor. Phemelo also spoke to Dr Corne Mulder, Spokesperson for the Multi-party coalition on their loss in council and also touches on the seven individuals that betrayed the coalition agreement by voting with the EFF and the ANC.
28 Feb 2023 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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