Executive Mayor, Cllr Sello Enoch Dada Morero

Executive Mayor, Cllr Sello Enoch Dada Morero
Sello Enoch Dada Morero has served as the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg since his election on 16 August 2024. Prior to assuming this role, he was the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance and has a distinguished career in public service and political leadership. He is also the regional chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) in Johannesburg. With a career spanning public service, political leadership, and community advocacy, he is committed to transforming Johannesburg into a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive city. In 2025, Johannesburg hosted the U20 Summit under Mayor Morero’s leadership, where global city leaders collaborated on urban challenges and shared innovative solutions. Additionally, he currently serves as the President of the Global Fund for Cities Development (FMDV), further demonstrating his dedication to international cooperation and urban development. Leadership Vision As Executive Mayor, Morero envisions Johannesburg as a city of opportunity and excellence—a global leader in innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. His administration is focused on delivering a bold, transformative agenda: • Building Financial Resilience: Mayor Morero aims to establish Johannesburg as a model of financial sustainability. Through modernised governance and efficient revenue-collection mechanisms, the City seeks to achieve a 90% revenue collection rate for rates and services, ensuring the resources needed to deliver exceptional public services and infrastructure. • Ending Load-Shedding and Promoting Green Energy: In a groundbreaking initiative, Mayor Morero plans to eliminate load-shedding in Johannesburg within 24 months. This will involve public-private partnerships and a robust transition to renewable energy sources, reducing the City’s carbon footprint while providing affordable and reliable energy solutions for all residents. • Transforming Urban Spaces: A cornerstone of his vision is the reimagination of Johannesburg’s urban landscape to undo the legacy of apartheid spatial planning. By creating vibrant, integrated neighbourhoods with equitable access to jobs, amenities, and public transport, the City will foster greater inclusivity and improve the quality of life for all its residents. • Driving Economic Growth and Innovation: Mayor Morero seeks to position Johannesburg as Africa’s leading economic and innovation hub. By fostering an enabling environment for business growth, supporting local entrepreneurship, and advancing smart city initiatives, the City will attract global investments and create opportunities for its citizens. Background and Early Career Born and raised in Orlando West Extension, Soweto, Morero’s early experiences shaped his commitment to social justice and community upliftment. As a student leader with the Congress of the South African Students, he was actively involved in resisting apartheid policies in the 1980s. He began his professional journey at the South African Secret Service before joining the Department of Home Affairs, where he worked on combating corruption and organised crime. In 2004, he joined the City of Johannesburg, serving in the office of then-MMC for Finance, Parks Tau, and later as Director of Customer Centres and Marketing. Political Leadership In 2011, Morero left the City to serve as the Regional Secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in Johannesburg, a position he held for three terms, making him the longest-serving Regional Secretary in Gauteng. In 2022, he was elected Regional Chairperson and, in 2024, became Executive Mayor of Johannesburg. Global Leadership As President of the Global Fund for Cities Development (FMDV), Morero represents Johannesburg on the international stage, advocating for sustainable urban development and facilitating partnerships to address global urban challenges. Educational Background Morero holds a BA in Public Management, a Post Diploma, and a Master's in Public Management and Policy Development. He also earned a professional certificate in Public Management from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, and a Master’s degree from Regenesys, as well as a Master’s in Public Management and Policy Development from the University of London. Personal Life Mayor Morero resides with his family in Roodepoort. An avid consumer of news, books and current affairs, he remains deeply connected to his Soweto roots and is passionate about driving meaningful change for Johannesburg’s communities.

Sello Enoch Dada Morero has served as the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg since his election on 16 August 2024. Prior to assuming this role, he was the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Finance and has a distinguished career in public service and political leadership. He is also the regional chairperson of the African National Congress (ANC) in Johannesburg. With a career spanning public service, political leadership, and community advocacy, he is committed to transforming Johannesburg into a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive city.

In 2025, Johannesburg hosted the U20 Summit under Mayor Morero’s leadership, where global city leaders collaborated on urban challenges and shared innovative solutions. Additionally, he currently serves as the President of the Global Fund for Cities Development (FMDV), further demonstrating his dedication to international cooperation and urban development.

Leadership Vision

As Executive Mayor, Morero envisions Johannesburg as a city of opportunity and excellence—a global leader in innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. His administration is focused on delivering a bold, transformative agenda:

• Building Financial Resilience: Mayor Morero aims to establish Johannesburg as a model of financial sustainability. Through modernised governance and efficient revenue-collection mechanisms, the City seeks to achieve a 90% revenue collection rate for rates and services, ensuring the resources needed to deliver exceptional public services and infrastructure.

• Ending Load-Shedding and Promoting Green Energy: In a groundbreaking initiative, Mayor Morero plans to eliminate load-shedding in Johannesburg within 24 months. This will involve public-private partnerships and a robust transition to renewable energy sources, reducing the City’s carbon footprint while providing affordable and reliable energy solutions for all residents.

• Transforming Urban Spaces: A cornerstone of his vision is the reimagination of Johannesburg’s urban landscape to undo the legacy of apartheid spatial planning. By creating vibrant, integrated neighbourhoods with equitable access to jobs, amenities, and public transport, the City will foster greater inclusivity and improve the quality of life for all its residents.

• Driving Economic Growth and Innovation: Mayor Morero seeks to position Johannesburg as Africa’s leading economic and innovation hub. By fostering an enabling environment for business growth, supporting local entrepreneurship, and advancing smart city initiatives, the City will attract global investments and create opportunities for its citizens.

Background and Early Career

Born and raised in Orlando West Extension, Soweto, Morero’s early experiences shaped his commitment to social justice and community upliftment. As a student leader with the Congress of the South African Students, he was actively involved in resisting apartheid policies in the 1980s.

He began his professional journey at the South African Secret Service before joining the Department of Home Affairs, where he worked on combating corruption and organised crime. In 2004, he joined the City of Johannesburg, serving in the office of then-MMC for Finance, Parks Tau, and later as Director of Customer Centres and Marketing.

Political Leadership

In 2011, Morero left the City to serve as the Regional Secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) in Johannesburg, a position he held for three terms, making him the longest-serving Regional Secretary in Gauteng. In 2022, he was elected Regional Chairperson and, in 2024, became Executive Mayor of Johannesburg.

Global Leadership

As President of the Global Fund for Cities Development (FMDV), Morero represents Johannesburg on the international stage, advocating for sustainable urban development and facilitating partnerships to address global urban challenges.

Educational Background

Morero holds a BA in Public Management, a Post Diploma, and a Master's in Public Management and Policy Development. He also earned a professional certificate in Public Management from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, and a Master’s degree from Regenesys, as well as a Master’s in Public Management and Policy Development from the University of London.

Personal Life

Mayor Morero resides with his family in Roodepoort. An avid consumer of news, books and current affairs, he remains deeply connected to his Soweto roots and is passionate about driving meaningful change for Johannesburg’s communities.