By Thapelo Molefe
In a defiant move, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced that Cilliers Brink will remain its mayoral candidate for Tshwane, despite the motion of no confidence that saw him removed from office on Thursday.
“We will not abandon the residents of Tshwane to the chaos caused by the ANC, enabled by ActionSA, and which is set to benefit the EFF,” DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga said on Friday.
The DA’s decision comes after Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA collaborated with the ANC to pass a motion of no confidence against Brink.
However, Mashaba’s claims of a deal with the ANC to install Nasiphi Moya as mayor, were promptly contradicted by the ANC.
The DA has criticised the ANC’s actions, labelling he party as “irresponsible” and “chaotic.”
“The constant changing of mayors, without regard to certainty and consistency in policy, is a cause of, not a cure for, deteriorating municipal governance and service delivery,” Msimanga said.
The party warned that the ANC’s actions would have severe consequences for Tshwane, including jeopardising the city’s financial recovery and undermining stability.
The DA also expressed concern that professional senior managers might be victimised and removed from their positions.
Despite the uncertainty, the DA said it remained committed to serving Tshwane’s residents.
“We will continue to do everything in our power to stop this chaos from happening, but we are also prepared to serve Tshwane residents from the opposition benches,” Msimanga said.
The DA’s priorities include protecting professional senior managers, upholding accountability through disciplinary processes and ensuring the delivery of essential services.
As the Tshwane mayoral saga unfolds, residents remain anxious about the future of their city. The DA’s stance has reinforced its commitment to good governance and stability, but the road ahead remains uncertain.
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