Pretoria – The GOOD Party has announced the termination of Sarah Mabotsa’s membership, a move that ends her tenure as City of Tshwane MMC for Economic Development.
In a joint statement on Monday, 28 September 2026, RISE Mzansi and GOOD Party said they had informed the Executive Mayor and City Manager of the City of Tshwane that Sarah Mabotsa’s membership of the party has been terminated, and that she should be removed as a Councillor and therefore as the MMC for Economic Development.
“The termination follows breaches of the party’s Constitution,” the statement said without providing details.
“Serving as a public representative is a privilege that comes with responsibilities and accountability to the people whom representatives are elected to represent.
“This is a non-negotiable principle regardless of position or proximity to an election”.
In view of the GOOD Party’s cooperation agreement with RISE Mzansi, Mabotsa will be withdrawn as the RISE Mayoral Candidate for Tshwane.
“The parties stand together in their commitment to nominate ethical and credible leaders,” the statement said.
“The Tshwane City Manager confirmed this morning that his office would inform the IEC of the council vacancy today.”
Meanwhile, the multiparty City of Tshwane said it notes that Mabotsa will no longer serve as a councillor and, consequently, as a member of the Tshwane Mayoral Committee.
“On behalf of the Multiparty Coalition Government, I thank Ald Mabotsa for her service to the people of Tshwane and for her contribution as MMC for Economic Development and Spatial Planning,” said Tshwane Executive Mayor, Dr. Nasiphi Moya.
“Ald Mabotsa served during an important period in our work to revitalise Tshwane’s economy and implement the Tshwane Economic Revitalisation Strategy.
“During her tenure, she championed Tshwane’s township and informal economy, helping to place informal traders and township entrepreneurs firmly on the City’s economic agenda.”
Mayor Moya said Ald Mabotsa contributed to the development of the City’s new informal trading by-law, efforts to modernise business licensing and initiatives such as Ithuba that seek to create practical opportunities for small businesses.
“She also contributed to our work to position Tshwane as an attractive investment destination, strengthen the City’s investment pipeline and advance strategic developments capable of bringing new investment, jobs and economic activity into the Capital City,” stated the mayor.
“Under her leadership, the portfolio sharpened its focus on removing barriers to economic activity.
“This included simplifying access to licences and permits and advancing development applications that unlock land for productive use, with the broader objective of making Tshwane easier to invest, trade and do business in.
“We thank Ald Mabotsa for her contribution to our Capital City and wish her well in her future endeavours.”
