Mayor of Johannesburg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of Johannesburg |
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Incumbent
Kabelo Gwamanda since 5 April 2023 |
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| Member of | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Council |
| Inaugural holder | Johan Zulch de Villiers |
| Formation | 1897 |
The Mayor of Johannesburg is the most important elected leader in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. Since the year 2000, the Mayor has been the main person in charge of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality council. This council helps run the city.
The position of Mayor was empty for a short time from April 24, 2023. This happened when Thapelo Amad decided to step down after being Mayor for less than three months. On May 5, 2023, the city council chose Kabelo Gwamanda from the Al Jama-ah political party to be the new Mayor.
Who Has Been Mayor of Johannesburg?
Mayors Since 2000
The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality was created in 2000. Its first council was chosen in the city elections that year. Below is a list of the Mayors since then:
| Name | Time in Office | Political Party | Ref. | ||
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| Amos Masondo | 2000 | 2011 | African National Congress | ||
| Parks Tau | May 26, 2011 | August 22, 2016 | African National Congress | ||
| Herman Mashaba | August 22, 2016 | November 27, 2019 | Democratic Alliance | ||
| Geoff Makhubo | December 4, 2019 | July 9, 2021 | African National Congress | ||
| Jolidee Matongo | August 10, 2021 | September 18, 2021 | African National Congress | ||
| Mpho Moerane | October 1, 2021 | November 22, 2021 | African National Congress | ||
| Mpho Phalatse | November 22, 2021 | September 30, 2022 | Democratic Alliance | ||
| Dada Morero | September 30, 2022 | October 25, 2022 | African National Congress | ||
| Mpho Phalatse | October 26, 2022 | January 26, 2023 | Democratic Alliance | ||
| Thapelo Amad | January 27, 2023 | April 24, 2023 | Al Jama-ah | ||
| Kabelo Gwamanda | May 5, 2023 | present | Al Jama-ah | ||
Mayors Before 2000
Before the current city government was set up in 2000, Johannesburg also had mayors. The first mayor was Johan Zulch de Villiers, who started in 1897. Many different people served as mayor over the years, helping to lead the city as it grew.
See also
- Timeline of Johannesburg
- City of Johannesburg elections
