Mayor Peter Teixeira addressed the removal of Gerrit Viljoen from his position as MMC, emphasizing the importance of community unity and the continued value Viljoen brings to the municipality. 'Gerrit is a good councillor, and I will never take that away from him,' Teixeira stated. He highlighted Viljoen's potential, suggesting that with some improvements, Viljoen could become 'one of the best MMCs Midvaal has ever had.' Despite the change in position, Teixeira stressed that Viljoen remains a valuable member of the DA and the Midvaal community, calling for unity and continued support for Viljoen in his role as councillor.