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Find out why Murenwa Makwarela insists he is still the mayor of Tshwane

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The Congress of the People’s Murenwa Makwarela insists he is still the mayor of Tshwane, despite a move by the city manager to disqualify him as a PR councillor. City Press on Sunday reported that Makwarela was sequestrated in 2016 and a court order for outstanding debts was issued against him in 2019. This means that he technically can't be mayor but he still kind of is. Take a listen as journalist Christelle du Toit explains what exactly is going on.
8 Mar 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Leisure

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