The Johannesburg municipality has an acting city manager after Floyd Brink’s appointment was overturned by the High Court. Residents of Johannesburg are begging for the revitalisation of their city, but nobody is in a position to take the reins. The municipality’s Chief Operating Officer Tshepo Makola is occupying the city manager position in an acting capacity, but the specialist role requires full dedication considering the task at hand. A city manager works under the mayor, guiding the municipality’s various entities to achieve the goals and ambitions of the city. Position to be advertised After the Gauteng High Court nullified the appointment of former city manager Floyd Brink in early December, Mayor Dada Morero appointed Maloka on 27 December. The Municipal Systems Act (MSA) states that an acting municipal manager
