Thapelo Amad - Wikipedia
Thapelo Amad is a South African politician and imam, and a former mayor of Johannesburg. [1] A member of the Johannesburg City Council, Amad is affiliated with the Al Jama-ah party. On 27 January 2023, he was elected mayor of Johannesburg with the support of the African National Congress (ANC). [2]
Thapelo Amad elected first Muslim mayor of Johannesburg
Jan 27, 2023 · Thapelo Amad of the Al Jama-ah party says he is ‘humbled’ to be elected mayor of the South Africa’s biggest metropolis. A councillor from a small Muslim party has been elected mayor of...
Who is Thapelo Amad, Al Jamah's ANC-backed candidate to …
Jan 27, 2023 · Born and bred in Soweto, member of a Muslim minority political party and an imam, Thapelo Amad, chairperson of Al-Jama-ah, has been elected as the new mayor of Johannesburg.
Who is Thapelo Amad? – Here’s what we know about Joburg’s …
Jan 27, 2023 · Thapelo Amad becomes the first-ever leader from a Muslim political party to serve as the mayor of Johannesburg. Here's what we know about him.
UPDATE | Joburg Mayor Thapelo Amad resigns - News24
Apr 24, 2023 · Johannesburg Mayor Thapelo Amad has resigned. This before he faced a motion of no confidence in him on Tuesday. Al Jama-ah says Amad will leave the City of Johannesburg in a "good financial position".
Thapelo Amad sworn in as the new mayor of Johannesburg
Jan 30, 2023 · Thapelo Amad was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Johannesburg. In his acceptance speech, Amad vowed to urgently tackle service delivery and restore financial stability. The Al Jama-ah representative was voted in on Friday after the DA's Mpho Phalatse was removed via a motion of no confidence.
Thapelo Amad is the new mayor in town. This is what you need to …
With 138 votes, backed by ANC, EFF and PA votes in the Joburg council, parties elected Al-Jama-ah’s Thapelo Amad, a member of a Muslim minority political party with just three seats in the city...
Thapelo Amad resigns as Joburg mayor - TimesLIVE
Apr 24, 2023 · Thapelo Amad has stepped down as City of Johannesburg mayor. Amad was facing a motion of no confidence together with speaker Colleen Makhubele, set for Tuesday. ActionSA has welcomed the...
5 things to know about newly-elected Joburg mayor Thapelo Amad …
Jan 30, 2023 · The City of Johannesburg has a new mayor, Thapelo Amad, the Al Jama-ah candidate elected after the axing of the DA’s Mpho Phalatse. Phalatse was ousted after 140 councillors voted in favour of...
Cllr Thapelo Amad – Metropolitan City of Johannesburg | Aljama …
Thapelo Amad’s journey within Al Jama-ah reflects his commitment to fostering unity, advocating for social justice, and empowering communities. As a bridge-builder, he plays a pivotal role in shaping a more inclusive and equitable society within the Western Cape.