Read more: Joburg on track for 11th mayor in 10 years — here’s what you need to knowA motion of no confidence against Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero has been deferred. (Photo: Gallo Images / Fani Mahuntsi)Deputy mayor incomingThe key outcome of the meeting was the adoption of a report that clears the way for the city to appoint its first deputy mayor. “In other words, a deputy mayor who also serves as an MMC. Secondly, it ensures that the deputy mayor has real operational responsibility. “This proposal does not adequately explain how the role of the deputy mayor, as currently presented, will advance these constitutional and legislative obligations.