The City of Johannesburg Council has approved a recommendation to establish a new position of deputy executive mayor expected to cost taxpayers R1.28 million annually. These costs will be accommodated within the approved 2025/26 financial year budget.”The position is similar to that of City of Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise, who also doubles up as MMC for Finance. “The deputy mayor will ensure uninterrupted authority in instances where the mayor is absent, unavailable, or when the office of the mayor becomes vacant,” the council report stated. The council was also scheduled to vote on a motion of no confidence in Mayor Dada Morero. What is that mayor going to do?”Get the latest news from Current Affairs ZA via our WhatsApp channel here.