Their dismissal from the party allegedly stems from their allegiance to disputed party interim Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu, catalyzing internal disruptions within the organization.

Mafume's reported expulsion comes in the wake of his re-election as Harare Mayor, amid contentions that he collaborated with Tshabangu to instigate the recall of former mayors Ian Makone and Lovejoy Chitegu in a bid to reclaim his position. Allegations suggest that Mafume exerted pressure on councillors to vote in his favor based on assurances of influence over their tenures in office.

It is speculated that Mafume's disaffection with Chamisa's lack of endorsement for his re-election may have contributed to the decision to expel him. Further details obtained from an anonymous source disclosed to The NewsHawks elaborated on the rationale behind the expulsion, citing Mafume's involvement in destabilizing the party as a key factor.

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume and Six Councillors Reportedly Expelled by Chamisa-Led CCC!

In addition to Mafume, six other councillors, including Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu from Bulawayo, Mayor Sophia Gwasira, and Deputy Mayor Cloud Nengomasha from Mutare, as well as two unnamed councillors from Marondera and Harare, are purportedly affected by the reported expulsions. The circumstances surrounding their dismissal point to a multifaceted power struggle within the ranks of the CCC.

The upheaval within the CCC has been amplified by Sengezo Tshabangu's efforts to effect recalls of Members of Parliament and councillors, citing remedial action against procedural irregularities and purported impositions on the electorate by Nelson Chamisa. The intricate political landscape also reveals underlying tensions, with speculation suggesting the involvement of CCC's former deputy president, Tendai Biti, in influencing these expulsions.

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the CCC's internal dynamics, the implications of these reported expulsions on political representation and the party's trajectory remain to be seen. 

As the aftermath of these purported expulsions unfolds, the underlying implications for the CCC's cohesion, governance, and electoral recognition will undoubtedly continue to be subjects of public scrutiny.