[1] After Mpho Phalatse was voted out as mayor in a motion of no confidence on 26 January 2023, it was revealed that Amad would likely succeed her, since he was supported by the African National Congress (ANC), the largest party in council and its coalition partners.
The ANC said in a statement that Amad would serve as an interim mayor until the party finalises a coalition agreement with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the kingmakers in council.
[2] During the council meeting the following day, Amad, Phalatse and ActionSA's Funzi Ngobeni was nominated for mayor.
The committee consisted of five ANC councillors, and a single councilor each from the EFF, the African Transformation Movement, and the Patriotic Alliance.
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies condemned Amad's posts, calling them "reprehensible".