Dr Nasiphi Moya, currently the Chief of Staff at the City of Tshwane, is poised to be elected as the new mayor of the city on Wednesday morning.
Story Summary:
- Dr Nasiphi Moya, ActionSA councillor and chief of staff, is expected to be announced as the new mayor of Tshwane following a coalition deal with the ANC.
- The DA remains supportive of ousted mayor Cilliers Brink, with Helen Zille affirming his re-nomination despite his removal by a no-confidence vote.
- The council meeting to officially elect the new mayor is set for 10:00, with Moya anticipated to take the position, ushering in a new phase of governance in Tshwane.
Who is Dr Nasiphi Moya?
Sources close to the negotiation table have confirmed that ActionSA, led by Herman Mashaba, has reached an agreement with the ANC to back her nomination.
This follows the recent removal of former mayor Cilliers Brink after an 18-month tenure.
Moya holds a strong academic and professional background in public administration and municipal governance.
Her career includes her role as Chief of Staff, where she demonstrated the leadership needed to manage high-level city operations.
With several years of experience in governance and municipal administration, she is positioned to steer the city through its next chapter.
In a council meeting scheduled for 10:00, Moya is expected to formally replace Brink, with ActionSA leveraging its position as part of the coalition.
DA insists on Cilliers Brink as a candidate
Despite Dr Moya’s impending appointment, the DA has not abandoned its backing of Cilliers Brink.
Brink, who held the mayoral position for 18 months, was removed following a no-confidence vote on 26 September 2024.
However, DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille remains steadfast in her support for Brink.
Speaking on the matter, Zille described Brink as having provided “sound leadership” and expressed hope that he would continue to be a candidate for mayor, noting the party’s intent to nominate and vote for him again.
Zille, speaking on POWER Breakfast, argued that Brink had initiated significant progress during his time in office and that his leadership would be crucial to moving Tshwane forward.
Despite the DA’s position, the coalition majority backing Moya appears set to prevail in today’s council vote.
If confirmed, Dr Moya will face the challenge of governing Tshwane with a coalition government.
The city has faced considerable political turmoil in recent years, and Moya’s leadership will be pivotal in stabilising the administration and addressing the issues left in the wake of previous leadership changes.