Newcastle Municipality elects new Deputy Mayor and Speaker

The document describes Newcastle Municipality’s election of a new Deputy Mayor and Speaker by the Council on August 27, 2019, noting the resignations of the previous Deputy Mayor and Speaker who joined the National Parliament. It records that Cllr Reuben Moses Molelekoa was elected Deputy Mayor and Cllr Samukelisiwe Annet Yende was elected Speaker, with Cllr Sikhumbuzo Emanuel Shabangu appointed as an Executive Committee Member. The Mayor congratulated and welcomed the new Deputy Mayor and Speaker and emphasized the council’s service to the community despite party differences.