{"id":216169,"date":"2024-08-14T09:41:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T09:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/za\/2024\/08\/14\/a-positive-step-actionsa-welcomes-disasterous-gwamandas-resignation\/"},"modified":"2024-08-14T09:41:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T09:41:31","slug":"a-positive-step-actionsa-welcomes-disasterous-gwamandas-resignation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/za\/2024\/08\/14\/a-positive-step-actionsa-welcomes-disasterous-gwamandas-resignation\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018A positive step\u2019: ActionSA welcomes \u2018disasterous\u2019 Gwamanda\u2019s resignation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-prod.iol.co.za\/16x9\/800?source=https:\/\/xlibris.public.prod.oc.inl.infomaker.io:8443\/opencontent\/objects\/52203fc7-994d-5237-8f32-8c46d02b6683\" class=\"type:primaryImage\"><\/p>\n<p>ActionSA has welcomed the approval of Kabelo Gwamanda&#8217;s resignation as Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, citing his tenure as marked by failure and incompetence.<\/p>\n<p>This follows his resignation on Tuesday, August 13.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past year, Gwamanda&#8217;s administration has been criticised for its disastrous impact on service delivery and overall governance in the city.<\/p>\n<p>Nobuhle Mthembu, ActionSA City of Johannesburg caucus leader stated: &#8220;Our intervention was crucial in precipitating Gwamanda\u2019s resignation. We could not stand by and watch Johannesburg deteriorate further under his leadership.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mthembu highlighted that Gwamanda\u2019s administration was characterised by ineptitude and a tendency to shift blame rather than address pressing issues.<\/p>\n<p>ActionSA had consistently argued that Gwamanda was unfit for the role. Their warnings have now been vindicated by the ongoing problems in the city.<\/p>\n<p>In response to Gwamanda\u2019s resignation, ActionSA said it is now focused on stabilising governance in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n<p>Their efforts have already led to some positive changes, including the reversal of a controversial R200 surcharge imposed by City Power on prepaid users.<\/p>\n<p>The party aims to address key issues such as infrastructure renewal and revitalising the Inner City.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While Gwamanda\u2019s resignation is a positive step, the path to rebuilding Johannesburg will require ongoing effort, a clear plan, and decisive action. 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