Thebe vows to rescue failing municipality in 8 months

With only eight months to go, Tumelo Thebe, newly elected mayor of Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality, has the confidence he can turn around a dismally failing municipality. Thebe, who has been in the municipality for years and is also a former speaker, believes he previously succeeded in uniting councillors to address internal challenges. Thebe argues that his previous positions and experience will give him the leverage to change the course of municipal struggles. Thebe's appointment followed a period of political instability, marred by chaotic council sittings, a motion of no confidence, and court litigation.

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