Tensions in ANC see Morero removed from task team

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has been removed from his position as head of an ANC provincial task team following internal party disputes. Critics argued that a sitting mayor should not oversee a team responsible for holding other mayors accountable, leading to a leadership reshuffle.
Why it matters
This highlights internal power struggles within South Africa's ruling party and raises questions about governance oversight and the separation of political roles.
After complaints about his appointment, the ANC has removed Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero as the head of a team of ANC Gauteng leaders that will hold mayors to account.
The article reports on internal party conflict using multiple sources and quotes without taking a partisan stance.
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