Nhlanhla Mabaso10 July 2024 | 13:06

Xaba elected as the new mayor of the eThekwini Metro Municipality

Cyril Xaba is replacing Mxolisi Kaunda, who was redeployed to the National Council of Province (NCOP).

Xaba elected as the new mayor of the eThekwini Metro Municipality

Cyril Xaba (left) was on 10 July 2024 elected as the new mayor of the eThekwini Metro Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/EWN

DURBAN - Former African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament, Cyril Xaba, has been elected as the new mayor of the eThekwini Metro Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.  

Xaba replaces Mxolisi Kaunda, who was redeployed to the National Council of Province (NCOP).  

Xaba was elected unopposed in a special council meeting that took place at the Durban ICC.

“We are now clear there are no further nominations I can confirm councillors. I, therefore, declare councillor Cyril Vusimuzi Xaba as the mayor of the eThekwini Municipality," said Council Speaker Thabani Nyawose.