ANC Welcomes Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams' Resignation, Says It's an Act of Cowardice

• The resignation of Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams has sparked joy in the African National Congress
• ANC regional secretary George Matjila described the move as Williams’ “final act of cowardice” while holding office
• Social media users reacted to Williams’ resignation with many calling the ANC out for failing South Africans

TSHWANE - The ANC has expressed joy over Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams’ resignation.

He announced his resignation on Monday, 13 February, sparking mixed reactions. However, ANC regional secretary George Matjila welcomed his decision and described it as an act of cowardice.

A motion of no confidence was expected to be tabled against Matjila. The ANC believes the resignation was a plan to avoid the motion against him that was being prepared by minority parties, according to News24.

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Matjila said Williams was running from a dilapidated city with no service delivery, low staff morale and a lack of coherent leadership. He said the Democratic Alliance-led administration brought misery to residents.

The ANC regional secretary said the party was only interested in serving itself. He added that the ANC greater Tshwane region and its caucus leadership would work together to find a way forward.

Meanwhile, political analyst Professor Dirk Kotze believes Williams’ resignation was to protect the DA from losing power in the city. During an interview with eNCA, he added that the possibility of ActionSA supporting the move was another major factor in the former mayor’s decision.

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@Jacodc40 said:

“The cANCer who created the situation has the most to say. Total incompetence, arrogance and a group of thieves. Engorging themselves on the taxpayers’ money. Expects high salaries for no work.”

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@MosesTau3 posted:

“Randall was useless and made no difference.”

@LW4477 commented:

“Look who is calling the kettle black! The ANC did such a great job when they ruled the capital. Don't make me laugh you useless, corrupt politicians!”

@MarkSyson2 wrote:

“The ANC left the city with so much joy, that the majority of voters decided to no longer vote for them.”

@billy_rugg added:

“Obviously, the ANC will call it cowardice. Need to justify why they never resign.”

Another DA-led coalition crumbles as Randall Williams resigns as mayor of Tshwane in interest of stability

Briefly News also reported that the Democratic Alliance’s leader in Pretoria, Randall Williams, has resigned from his position as the executive mayor of the city of Tshwane.

In a statement posted on Twitter, Williams cited the instability of coalitions as the reason behind his decision to throw in the towel.

The outgoing Tshwane mayor said he was stepping down from the role to ensure the stability of the multiparty coalition governing the metro.

Source: Briefly News