African National Congress ANC Chairperson in the Nelson Mandela Bay Region, Babalwa Lobishe, has been elected as the new Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Metro Municipality in the Eastern Cape.
Lobishe replaces Gary van Niekerk of the National Alliance who resigned earlier today.
Lobishe previously served as Van Niekerks Deputy Mayor.
She was elected during a council meeting currently underway in Gqeberha.
