ANC to Maintain Coalition Partners Despite Motion Against Johannesburg Mayor

The ANC will not abandon its coalition with smaller parties in Johannesburg despite a motion of no confidence against Mayor Dada Morero. Secretary General Fikile Mbalula ruled out working with ActionSA and the DA, citing the proximity of local government elections. Minority parties backing the motion reportedly have no issue with the ANC, but rather with Morero, who may resign or be recalled. Mbalula emphasized that removing Morero would destabilize the metro and interfere with election preparations.