Overview
- The ANC’s Johannesburg regional executive resolved on Saturday to recall Mayor Dada Morero, reversing its earlier position that he would remain in office.
- The recall is not yet in force because provincial and national party structures must be notified to formalize any removal.
- Morero is challenging the December regional conference in court after losing to Loyiso Masuku by 184 votes to 149.
- Masuku was elected deputy mayor in late February, signaling a shift in municipal power within the ANC’s deployments in the city.
- Political analyst Levy Ndou cautioned that pushing ahead could project disunity before local elections, with council meetings on 25–26 March expected to clarify the city’s direction.