Speech Extract from Executive Mayor, Herman Mashaba, on the Suspension of MMC Mpho Phalatse
12 June 2018
I have taken note of the remarks made by MMC for Health and Social Development, Cllr Mpho Phalatse over the weekend.
I was disappointed by the remarks, not as they relate to her personal beliefs – I will defend with my life the rights of any South African to hold personal belief of their choosing.
My disappointment stemmed from the attribution of those sentiments to the City of Johannesburg on a matter of such an emotional and sensitive nature.
As the Executive Mayor, I believe in a peaceful two state solution that sees a secure and prosperous Palestine living alongside a secure and prosperous Israel.