Overstrand Municipality elects its first black mayor

THE Land Party has declared the election of Archibald “Archie” Klaas as Overstrand Municipality's first black executive mayor a direct result of its growing influence and pressure on the DA to transform leadership in the historically exclusive council.

- MANDILAKHE TSHWETE

Klaas took the position following the resignation of Dr Annelie Rabie in March.

In a bold statement following his appointment during a Special Council Meeting on Monday, Land Party spokesperson, Asavela Sithonga, said the milestone was not an act of progressive governance, but a calculated response to shifting political tides.

"This appointment is not a DA initiative rooted in transformation," said Sithonga. "It is the outcome of consistent pressure from the Land Party’s presence and the demands of the people of Overstrand."