The ANC in the Eastern Cape says it has received confirmation of the resignation of Xola Pakati as Executive Mayor of Buffalo City with immediate effect.
The party's Provincial Head of Communications, Gift Ngqondi says they wish to thank Pakati for his service to the ANC and the people of Buffalo City.
He says the Speaker of the Council will convene a Special Council meeting during the course of the week for the election of the new incumbent.
Ngqondi says the ANC will make an official announcement on the Mayoral candidate in due course.