Claremont teen elected as new junior mayor

Cedar House High School’s Michael-Daniel Bam was elected as the new junior executive mayor in an election held earlier this month.

- WESLEY FORD OWN CORRESPONDENT

Michael-Daniel, 16, from Claremont, was elected from 50 members of the Junior Council.

Bishops pupil Matthew Kriel was elected as junior deputy mayor, Good Hope Seminary High School’s Mizero Hope Munyandekwe was elected as junior speaker and Curro Delft’s Luniko Nokhepeyi as junior chief whip.

Custodian of the Junior City Council (JCC), Councillor Donovan Nelson says this election follows a month of spirited internal campaigning, where junior councillors articulated their visions for the JCC, outlining the initiatives they plan to champion and the legacy they aim to build as ethical, community-focused leaders.

"This is my fourth year as the custodian, and it is incredible to see how far we have come. It inspires me to hear these young leaders share their vision for our City and their desire to play an active role."