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- Sudden Departure: On December 3, 2025, Nthabiseng Tshivhenga resigned as both Speaker and councillor of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s council, effective immediately.
- Party Internal Rift: The move follows a public fallout with EFF Gauteng chairperson Nkululeko Dunga and fellow EFF councillor Julius Mdluli, amid escalating tensions during council proceedings.
- Redeployment Ahead: Tshivhenga remains an EFF member and will be reassigned to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, signaling a strategic shift rather than a full exit from politics.
- Public Clashes: Recent heated exchanges in council meetings, including a viral video of Mdluli challenging Tshivhenga’s rulings, highlighted the discord and drew widespread scrutiny.
Quick Timeline
- March 2023: Tshivhenga becomes Speaker
- Late Nov 2025: First big argument with Mdluli in council
- 1–2 Dec 2025: Second viral clash
- 3 Dec 2025: Resigns and leaves Ekurhuleni council
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