John Mpe
John Mpe is the mayor of Polokwane, South Africa, and a prominent figure within the African National Congress (ANC). He has been involved in legal proceedings against former MP Boy Mamabolo, who accused him of manipulating parliamentary nominations. Mpe has claimed that Mamabolo's defamatory statements and threats have negatively impacted his reputation and the community, leading him to seek legal recourse.
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Polokwane mayor John Mpe, premier Phophi Ramathuba and Mopane District mayor Pule Shayi are the frontrunners to replace him in the top job.
Stan Mathabatha steps down as Limpopo ANC provincial chair – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-02
Polokwane mayor John Mpe has emerged as one of the three favourites for the post of provincial chairperson as the ANC in Limpopo prepares for its elective conference next year.
Boy Mamabolo to register Born To Win party after resigning from the ANC – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-02
Polokwane mayor John Mpe has accused people of creating the false impression that they were whistleblowers exposing corruption in the city.
Don’t eat alone — we also want to, whistleblowers allegedly told Polokwane municipal manager – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-29
John Mpe is the mayor of Polokwane who has accused Boy Mamabolo of making defamatory statements and threatening him.
Court orders former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo to be barred from Facebook – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-15