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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Mpho Phalatse has resigned as a DA proportional representative councillor in the City of Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

Phalatse, who twice served as the mayor, said that, after introspection, she had decided to return to being a medical doctor.<\/p>\n

She said she could make a “better, meaningful and invaluable contribution elsewhere”.<\/p>\n

In her resignation letter, dated 24 August, Phalatse said she had initially left her medical profession to “contribute to the rebuilding” of the country.<\/p>\n

“The last seven years of my service as a councillor, a public representative in Johannesburg, have been a fulfilling experience. It has been such a great honour to serve.<\/p>\n

“I am very proud of the achievements we have had during my tenure as an MMC, the executive mayor and an ordinary councillor…<\/p>\n

“However, the changing political and economic climate have necessitated that I embark on a process of introspection and reflection regarding my future as a councillor.”<\/p>\n

Phalatse said she could not do both jobs because of the unpredictable nature of medical emergencies and in a “political environment where council meetings have become too frequent and irregular”.<\/p>\n

She said she would choose saving lives if it was between that and council responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Phalatse said:<\/p>\n

Phalatse has not left the DA – and said the resignation was not an end to her political career.<\/p>\n

She wished the DA caucus and Joburg council members the best.<\/p>\n

“The rebuilding of our cities and our nation is nowhere near over.”<\/p>\n

The DA’s Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku described Phalatse’s resignation as a loss for the party.<\/p>\n

“Dr Phalatse is a medical doctor, she has been the former mayor, has been the MMC for health, and she contributed a lot to the position,” Kayser-Echeozonjoku told News24.<\/p>\n

The DA confirmed Phalatse’s resignation in a statement on Monday.<\/p>\n

The party hailed Phalatse’s dedication and commitment in her portfolios.<\/p>\n

The DA said the party would miss her contribution to politics, but was pleased that she would remain a member.<\/p>\n

The party said it supported Phalatse’s return to medicine, as it spoke to her passion for the well-being of her community.<\/p>\n

“Her decision to pursue private business ventures within the healthcare sector speaks to her enduring passion for public health and the welfare of our communities.”<\/p>\n

The party added that the challenges in the Joburg council, emanating from the coalition governance, were concerning.<\/p>\n

“This excessive fragmentation has seen 18 parties gaining representation in the council, with the balance of power precariously held by parties with a single seat. The ensuing instability is a direct consequence,” it said.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Phalatse lost her bid for the DA leadership position, in a battle against John Steenhuisen.<\/p>\n

She believed that, ahead of the 2024 national elections, the DA could not win over crucial voters as long as Steenhuisen was the leader.<\/p>\n

Ousted twice as mayor by motions of no confidence, Phalatse had fought an unwinnable battle to save the DA’s coalition arrangement in Joburg.<\/p>\n

She had tried and failed to petition the DA’s federal leaders to consider a working relationship with the EFF.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Africa. Mpho Phalatse has resigned as a DA proportional representative councillor in the City of Johannesburg. Phalatse, who twice served as the mayor, said that, after introspection, she had decided to return to being a medical doctor. She said she could make a “better, meaningful and invaluable contribution elsewhere”. 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