By Thapelo Molefe
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused the ANC and EFF in Tshwane’s governing coalition of trying to remove City Manager Johann Mettler in retaliation for revelations made before the Madlanga Commission.
Addressing the media on Thursday, DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink said efforts to suspend Mettler were politically motivated and aimed at removing a senior official who had resisted irregular procurement practices and pursued disciplinary action against officials implicated in corruption.
Brink’s comments came after a 45-page complaint by EFF Tshwane caucus leader and member of the mayoral committee Obakeng Ramabodu, which contains a series of misconduct allegations against Mettler and calls for his suspension.
According to the DA, Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya was expected to table a report before council on Thursday recommending that the allegations be investigated.
Brink said the dispute is closely linked to testimony given by Tshwane Metro Police Department deputy commissioner
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