The African National Congress (ANC) has nominated Dada Morero as the new mayoral candidate for Johannesburg following the resignation of Kabelo Gwamanda amid criticisms of his leadership and service delivery failures. Morero, currently the Finance MMC, is the sole candidate put forward by the ANC and is expected to be elected at a special council meeting scheduled for Friday. The ANC, in coalition with other parties including ActionSA and UIM, aims to secure a majority in the council, increasing their seats to 192 out of 270. Morero's previous brief tenure as mayor ended in controversy, but the ANC expresses confidence that he will restore effective governance and service delivery in the city. This nomination reflects a strategic shift in local government as the ANC seeks to consolidate its leadership in Johannesburg, emphasizing the need for experienced leadership to tackle ongoing challenges such as water crises and financial strain.