Note to Broadcasters: Please find attached soundbites in English and Afrikaans by Erna Rossouw
Madibeng Local Municipality’s Special Council Meeting has collapsed for the third time, again due to resistance from opposition parties and some ANC councillors. This ongoing dysfunction highlights a concerning pattern of political instability that paralyzes service delivery in our municipality.
The presence of the ANC’s Secretary General in the North West Province at yet another council meeting raises serious concerns. It is increasingly clear that there is a deliberate attempt to usurp control of the municipality through political manipulation and interference.
The Municipal Manager (MM) was suspended for 30 days pending an investigation. However, despite the lapse of this period, the Acting MM remains in office while the suspended MM has been effectively sent home. This has created an untenable situation and a blatant disregard for due process.
The Council now awaits the outcome of the court case concerning the suspended MM. What is even more alarming is that the Council is being pressured to accept the findings of a Disciplinary Board whose process and recommendations were not democratically mandated. This coercion has resulted in a new motion proposing the appointment of an independent investigative team.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Madibeng firmly rejects any attempt by the ANC to manipulate council processes for political gain. We will not stand by while the integrity of our local government is compromised.
The people of Madibeng deserve transparency, accountability, and effective governance, not chaos engineered by political power plays.