Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has been elected, unopposed, Ekurhuleni mayor, after an almost two-week absence of leadership, following the removal of Sivuyile Ngodwana.

Ngodwana was removed from office on March 28, following a motion of no confidence, brought by ActionSA.

Xhakaza, the African National Congress's candidate, is a former MMC for finance and economic development.