DA’s Pappas sworn-in for second term as uMngeni Mayor

The DA’s Chris Pappas has been sworn-in for a second term as executive mayor of the uMngeni Municipality in Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

Pappas first took office following the 2021 local government elections.

The municipality has held its inaugural council meeting, becoming the first municipality in the province swear in its councilors and elect office bearers following this year’s local government elections.

The DA retained control of the municipality, securing more than 60 percent of the vote.

The party holds 15 seats in the council, followed by the MK Party with five seats, the ANC with four and the IFP with one.

Report by: Celumusa Zulu