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Ekurhuleni appoints shooting survivor Kagiso Lerutla as new City Manager

# The City of Ekurhuleni has appointed finance expert and shooting survivor Kagiso Michael Lerutla as its new City Manager. A chartered accountant and former Group Chief Financial Officer, Lerutla helped the city achieve three consecutive clean audits. He survived an assassination attempt in 2023 and has been described as a symbol of resilience and integrity in public service. The city says his leadership will strengthen governance and drive performance following the retirement of Imogen Mashazi.