ATM's Danny Thupane resigns as Mogale City Mayor

JOHANNESBURG - The African Transformation Movement (ATM)'s councillor, Danny Thupane, has resigned as mayor of Mogale City Local Municipality.

Thupane has been at the helm of the West Rand municipality since April 2023, with the backing of an African National Congress (ANC)-Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) coalition.

Thupane’s resignation was announced by the speaker on Wednesday, before a motion of no confidence against him being voted on.

In his resignation letter, Thupane said he resigned after consulting with his party and the ANC.

He said he wishes he could have done more during his tenure, citing limitations in “the system”.