The Makhado Municipality surprised many people, when the council was reshuffled during a special council meeting a fortnight ago.

Some of the full-time councillors were removed from the council during this process. Among the ones losing their positions are the former portfolio head of development and planning, Cllr Jeanette Matumba, and the portfolio head of technical services, Cllr Joe "Slovo" Rikhotso.

The axed councillors are rumoured to belong to the camp of the former mayor, Cllr Mavhungu Luruli.

The new mayor, Cllr David Mutavhatsindi, described the reshuffling of the council as a "normal procedure". He said that he had to reshuffle the council after he had thoroughly checked and reviewed the previous executive committee. "The reshuffle aligns with my strategy to deliver and render effective and quality services to the people," said Mutavhatsindi.

The newly elected executive committee members are as follows: Cllr Tebogo Mamorobela (portfolio head of planning and development), Cllr Samson Baloyi (portfolio head of corporate services), Cllr Shonisani Sinyosi (portfolio head of technical services) and Cllr Gideon Tshavhuyo (portfolio head of finance).

Other new executive committee members are: Cllr Percy Mashimbyi (portfolio head: community services), Cllr Dzawele Ratshikuni (portfolio head: youth, women, gender and people with disabilities), Cllr Thandavhathu (portfolio head sports arts and culture), Cllr Jackie Underwood (moral regeneration), and Cllr Brian Du Plooy from the Democratic Alliance.

The following councillors are to represent Makhado Municipality at the district level: Cllr Godfrey Mahani, Cllr Rachael Malange, Cllr Vincent Mahladise and Cllr Maggie Mathalise.