Joburg mayor hospitalised as no-confidence motion filed
Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has been taken to hospital after falling ill during Wednesday's debate on his State of the City Address.
A spokesperson in his office Mlimandlela Ndamase said the mayor had not been feeling well since the morning.
"The Executive Mayor has been unwell since yesterday morning. However, given the significance and importance of the day to the Council and residents of the city, he, unfortunately, went against medical advice and attended to the State of the City Address as delivered.
"Sadly, during today’s debate, his condition deteriorated and the advice of the medical team has been that he be excused immediately and presents himself to a medical facility for urgent treatment and observation."
He was seen by his medical team immediately after the address.
Meanwhile, ActionSA has filed a motion of no-confidence against the mayor, who's been in office for a month.
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The party says it's been prompted by a Carte Blanche expose which claimed Gwamanda defrauded people through a funeral scheme.
The programme also raised questions about the Al Jama-ah councillor's academic qualifications.
ActionSA in Johannesburg said it discussed the matter with other opposition parties with a view to garnering support for the motion.
It says it's only waiting for a response from the DA.
The motion is due to be heard in council later this month.
