Ekurhuleni Mayor Doctor Xhakaza has appointed ANC chief whip Jongizizwe Dlabathi as the new Finance MMC following the ousting of the former MMC.
In a statement released on July 6, the mayor said he appointed Dlabathi to the vacant position after careful consideration and extensive consultation with the relevant stakeholders in his quest for the best candidate with the required ability to stir the finance department. “Dlabathi brings strategic acumen and extensive expertise in local government practice to this role. As the provincial chairperson of SALGA, Dlabathi was instrumental in promoting good governance and effective financial management across Gauteng municipalities.
“This appointment will assist the city in addressing the regression from losing our clean audit opinion from the auditor-general of SA.