Defenders of the People president Ruphus Mphahlele and his supporters caused disruption at the Nelson Mandela Bay City Hall on Tuesday, moments before a press briefing.
Mphahlele demanded the removal of councillor Bongekile Mankahla, insisting that the party had suspended her.
The press briefing was meant to introduce two officials to act as city manager and chief operating officer.
Mphahlele confronted mayor Babalwa Lobishe, demanding that Mankahla leave the briefing because she was suspended.
Mphahlele and other DOP members eventually left.
Defenders of the People (DOP) president Ruphus Mphahlele demands the removal of Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Bongekile Mankahla from a media briefing meant to introduce two officials in the acting positions of COO and city manager, reports @Liefie_Pink pic.twitter.com/SzjOk80sab
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Chaos erupted at Monday’s council meeting when DOP councillor Sinebongo Kwatsha announced the resignation of Mankahla, the political head of sport, recreation, arts and culture.
Mankahla joined the meeting virtually and refused to leave.
The Herald
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