The Haftarah reading follows the Torah reading on each Sabbath and on Jewish festivals and fast days. Typically, the haftarah is thematically linked to the parasha (Torah portion) that precedes it. The haftarah is sung in a chant (known as trope in Yiddish or Cantillation in English). Related blessings precede and follow the Haftarah reading.
A city resident wishing to become mayor must specifically run for that office. The mayor acts as the official head of city government and presides at City Council meetings. The mayor is a voting member of the Council. The mayor also appoints Council members to City Council committees and liaison positions. In May 2000, voters approved the current election system of nine Council members elected by single-member districts and a voting mayor elected at large.
Council meetings are held once a month, where items are placed on an agenda and debated. Decisions are made in council and then implemented by the administration. Below is a list of the 34 Councillors voted for directly to represent individual wards.â¢ Selebalo Letsie Councillor for Ward 1 â 083 578 9112. â¢ Rabatho J. Mokotla Councillor for Ward 2 â 072 918 9787.â¢ Mfanelo W. Plaatjie Councillor for Ward 3 â 078 076 2939.elow is a list of the 34 Councillors voted for directly to represent individual wards. â¢ Selebalo Letsie Councillor for Ward 1 â 083 578 9112. â¢ Rabatho J. Mokotla Councillor for Ward 2 â 072 918 9787. â¢ Mfanelo W. Plaatjie Councillor for Ward 3 â 078 076 2939.