New mayor says vote not about him

By: The Guard Newspaper
April 14, 2026
10:07 am

Newly appointed Executive Mayor Tumelo Thebe says that his appointment is not about him as an individual but rather about bringing stability to the municipality so that the council can work on fulfilling the expected service delivery.

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