ActionSA's Dr Nasiphi Moya has been elected as the new mayor of the City of Tshwane. Moya was elected during a special seating at the Tshwane Chambers today. She replaces the DA Cilliers Brink after he was ousted through a motion of no confidence two weeks ago.

THE CHOSEN ONE

Moya received support from her own party, as well as the African National Congress (ANC), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), and a number of smaller parties. She received a total of 122 votes, while Brink only got 86 votes. This comes after talks between the ANC and ActionSA on Monday night concluded with both parties agreeing on Moya as the suitable candidate for mayor. Moya was Brink's deputy for 18 months before he was ousted in a motion of no confidence. 

GRATEFUL

Moya expressed gratitude for the parties that believed in and supported her. "I do not know how to express my gratitude for the confidence you have shown in me. To get the overwhelming support of other political parties means a lot to me," said Moya. She said she's ready to hit the ground running and serve all the communities of Tshwane. "My provincial chair told me to do less of the high heels and more of the safety boots. I took that mandate and went to communities in Tshwane," she said. Moya holds a masters degree in philosophy from the University of Cape Town and a PhD in Political Science from the University of the Western Cape.