Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya has defended her approach to leading the capital city, saying she treated the mayoral position as a hands-on job rather than a ceremonial role.
Moya, who represents ActionSA, made the remarks while reflecting on her party’s electoral performance in Tshwane following the 2026 Local Government Elections.
“I treated this as a job, I didn’t treat it as a ceremonial position where I get briefed,” Moya said.
Her remarks highlight the approach she says she took during her time as mayor, emphasising active involvement in the responsibilities of running the municipality rather than simply receiving briefings.
ActionSA’s electoral performance in Tshwane has placed Moya’s leadership and the party’s future role in the metro under scrutiny as political parties consider the next phase of local government leadership.
The election results will determine the composition of the incoming council and the political arrangements that will shape the municipality’s administration.