# Controversial Appointments Shake Emfuleni

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-06-13T13:17:25+00:00
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New Emfuleni mayor Hassan Mako’s cabinet shake-up is sparking outrage—with the DA slamming the reappointment of disgraced ex-mayor Sipho Radebe and questioning the legality of Bruce Nimmerhout’s dual role as both a Rand West councillor and MMC for Infrastructure. Nimmerhout admits his name was mistakenly included, while the IEC may have submitted the wrong candidate. Despite the chaos, Mako stands firm, claiming his team is ready to deliver results—raising urgent questions about accountability and process. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b16140acd3d2f08c

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