On Monday, 16 February 2026, the Speaker of Council in the City of Ekurhuleni, Ald Dorah Mlambo, officiated the swearing in of a new ANC Councillor.
Councillor Jean Claude Sthato took the oath of office before the Speaker in accordance with Rule 11 (1), (2) and (3) of the City of Ekurhuleni Standing Orders By-Law.
These rules make provision for Councillors to swear or affirm their faithfulness and obedience to the Republic, the Constitution and Council before the magistrate in a Council meeting, or at any time by arrangement before the Speaker in the Speaker’s Office.
Ald Mlambo welcomed the new Councillor who can now participate in the official business of Council and wished him well in serving the people of Ekurhuleni with integrity and upholding their sworn oath.