A disenchanted Herman Mashaba resigns from the DA

Herman Mashaba has announced his resignation as Johannesburg mayor saying the election of Helen Zille as the party’s federal chairperson has marked the beginning of the end for the coalition government in the city and the pro-poor stance which he has championed in the City. 

In a press briefing in Johannesburg on Monday, Mashaba said that Zille’s election to the top leadership structure of the DA over the weekend was a victory for people inside the idea who were “opposed” to his ideas. 

Mashaba said he would no longer serve as a councillor of the party and consequently as mayor. 

He has previously mentioned that he would resign if “right-wing elements” took over the party. 

Mashaba will remain in office until 27 November. 

This story will be updated.