Ekurhuleni ANC disappointed in council speaker for not maintaining decorum after last week's brawl

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ANC regional task team co-ordinator in Ekurhuleni Jongizizwe Dlabathi has expressed his disappointment in the speaker of the Ekurhuleni council Nthabiseng Tshivhenga. This comes after a fight broke out in council chambers last week during the sitting called to debate an ActionSA motion of no confidence in Ekurhuleni mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana. Objects were thrown around and a water bottle landed on Tshivhenga, who left the building.Briefing the media on Tuesday, Dlabathi said the speaker didn't use her authority and responsibility to preserve decorum in the council.

5 Mar 6AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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