Emfuleni Executive Mayor Hassan Mako is preparing to hand over the mayoral chain as his tenure in the municipality’s highest political office comes to an end.
Mako’s departure marks the conclusion of a relatively short stint as executive mayor, having assumed the position on 10 June 2026 following the departure of former mayor Sipho Radebe. Before his appointment, Mako served as the municipality’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance and Revenue.
As he prepares to leave office, Mako’s recent engagements have included an intervention aimed at improving sanitation conditions for vulnerable residents in the Sonderwater informal settlement.
On Friday, 6 November, four households benefited from the donation and delivery of modern ablution facilities following engagements involving Rand Water Board chairperson Ramateu Manyokolo. The intervention forms part of efforts to address sanitation challenges affecting vulnerable households in the community.
Mako also contested the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections as the African National Congress (ANC) mayoral candidate in Emfuleni. His departure comes at a critical time for the municipality, which continues to face significant challenges relating to service delivery, municipal finances, infrastructure and basic services.
As the municipality prepares for its next chapter, attention will turn to the incoming leadership and its plans to address residents’ concerns across the Vaal. For Mako, the handover will mark the end of his time at the helm of Emfuleni Local Municipality.
