NATIONAL NEWS - Johannesburg and Tshwane mayors Solly Msimanga and Herman Mashaba say they will heed the call by Gauteng Premier David Makhura to not let party politics come in the way of working together with provincial government.
Makhura delivered his 2017 State of the Province Address (Sopa) in Randfontein on Monday, but it was disrupted by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) supporters who tried to force their way into the venue.
Police fired stun grenades and fired rubber bullets to disperse them.
Makhura said he is committed to working with all the mayors, irrespective of the party they represent.
“Politics must never be about power and ceremony and the attempted rush to appear in the news.”
Mashaba echoed Makhura’s sentiments
“As public servants, our responsibility is to our residents and us as the City of Johannesburg, we’re committed.”
At the same time, Msimanga said he agrees with Makhura’s view to work together.
“I’m saying we can debate but we can do so in a matured manner. We can do so while having the best interests of our people at heart.”
The EFF said it will give it’s in depth view of the premier’s address during the debate.
