Kabelo Gwamanda has resigned as Mayor of Johannesburg.
In a Tuesday morning statement, Gwamanda confirmed he had tendered his resignation to the council speaker.
Reflecting on his tenure, he expressed appreciation for the opportunity to lead Johannesburg as its youngest mayor and to have brought financial and administrative stability after the collapse of the multiparty coalition government.
Gwamanda also stated his commitment to continue serving Johannesburg residents in his role as a councillor.