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Germiston Council Meeting Collapses Over Speaker Dispute

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The Ogoroulini ordinary council meeting in Germiston collapsed today after failing to meet a quorum. Speaker John Sinona is currently traveling, which prompted a proposal for an acting Speaker. Political parties objected to the acting municipal manager taking charge. The agenda included electricity tariffs and disciplinary actions regarding officials implicated at the Balanga Commission. The DA and EFF members walked out due to a dispute regarding who should preside in the absence of Speaker John Sinona. The EFF declared the sitting illegal, citing Rule 43 of the standing orders. A roll call of 93 members failed to reach a quorum, resulting in the meeting's conclusion. Authorities have seven days to resume the meeting. Legislation allows the city manager to preside over the council for the purpose of electing an acting speaker.

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SAfm

“council meeting in Germiston collapsed today after failing to meet a quorum.”

SAfm

“council meeting in Germiston collapsed today after failing to meet a quorum. three of the standing orders. Speaker John Sinona is currently travelling back to the country, which promoted a proposal for an acting Speaker.”

SAfm

“that city of a Gurulini's ordinary council meeting in Germiston collapsed today after failing to meet at Quorum. The DAEFF and Action Essay walked out over who should preside in the speaker's absence.”

SAfm

“In the absence of the speaker, the city manager can preside over the meeting for the purposes of only electing an acting speaker. The meeting did start today. During the meeting, parties decided to exit the meeting. A roll call was taken by the acting city manager. The number which was 93, I think, did not reach Quorum, then the meeting was over.”

SAfm

“93, I think, did not reach Quorum, then the meeting was over. In March, police officers are taking charge. And now we have seven days to resume the meeting.”

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