ANC Ekurhuleni Secretary and MMC Dlabathi Resigns Amid Municipal Turmoil
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- •Dlabathi resigned from the positions of ANC Ekurhuleni regional secretary and finance MMC on February 26, 2026.
- •The resignation occurred during a period of municipal turmoil in Ekurhuleni involving coalition tensions.
- •ANC regional chairperson Xhakaza was reportedly involved in disagreements with Dlabathi prior to the resignation.
- •The Ekurhuleni council speaker also resigned around the same time amid coalition tensions.
- •Dlabathi's departure removes a key figure responsible for municipal finance and ANC regional leadership.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the ANC appoints a new regional secretary and finance MMC who can unify the coalition Ekurhuleni's municipal governance could stabilize, improving service delivery and reducing political conflict.
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AFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)MUNICIPAL MAELSTROM: Fresh blow for Ekurhuleni mayor as finance boss resignsAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Dlabathi resigns as Ekurhuleni finance MMC and ANC regional secretaryAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Ekurhuleni council speaker resigns amid coalition tensionAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)