DA notes resignation of Tshwane MMC Senkubuge

29 November 2019

The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes and accepts the resignation of the DA-led City of Tshwane Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC), Sheila Senkubuge.

The DA has informed the Chief Whip of Council to communicate her resignation to the City Manager so that a vacancy can be declared by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Senkubuge was a Councilllor on the DA's  Proportional List and we will fill this vacancy in accordance with our internal Nomination Regulations.

We further note that a private citizen has laid charges with the police with regards to the allegations of her being registered to vote while not being a naturalized citizen.

The IEC must explain its processes in this regard and the law must follow its course.

Issued by John Moodey, DA Gauteng Provincial Leader, 29 November 2019