Who is a Mayor?
In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well as the means by which a mayor is elected or otherwise mandated.
How Many Mayors In South Africa?
| Name | Term of office | Political party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Marais | December 2000 | November 2001 | New National Party | |
| Gerald Morkel | December 2001 | October 2002 | New National Party | |
| Nomaindia Mfeketo | October 2002 | March 2006 | African National Congress | |
| Helen Zille | March 2006 | April 2009 | Democratic Alliance | |
| Grant Haskin (acting) | April 2009 | May 2009 | African Christian Democratic Party | |
| Dan Plato | May 2009 | May 2011 | Democratic Alliance | |
| Patricia de Lille | June 2011 | October 2018 | Democratic Alliance | |
| Ian Neilson (acting) | May 2018 October 2018 | May 2018 November 2018 | Democratic Alliance | |
| Dan Plato | November 2018 | October 2021 | Democratic Alliance | |
| Geordin Hill-Lewis | November 2021 | Incumbent | Democratic Alliance | |
Who is South Africa’s mayor?
On May 5, 2023, the council elected Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda to the position.
How many mayors has Johannesburg had?
Johannesburg has had more than 100 mayors since 1897 when it inaugurated Johan Zulch de Villiers as the first mayor. Since March 1994, 11 people (and one in an acting capacity) have held the mayoral chain – with the ANC, DA, and Al-Jama-ah the parties represented.
How many districts are in South Africa?
52 districts
The primary administrative divisions of South Africa are the nine provinces. The provinces are divided into 52 districts, which are either metropolitan or district municipalities, with the district municipalities being further divided into local municipalities.