TSHWANE EFF STATEMENT ON THE ELECTION OF DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE (DA) CILLIERS BRINK AS EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF CITY OF TSHWANE MUNICIPALITY

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Tshwane noted with regret the election of the DA Cilliers Brink as Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. Cilliers Brink secured 109 votes against 102 for COPE councillor Ofentse Moalusi.

The election of Brink signifies the return of Tshwane residents to another 7 years of poor service delivery under the multiparty coalition. Tshwane Municipality degenerated to pathetic levels of financial position, including downgrading by ratings agencies under the DA. The adverse audit finding by the Auditor General was against the DA-led coalition. Tshwane was labelled the worst performing municipality in Gauteng under the DA multiparty.

The setback of today's mayoral outcome is even more petrifying, considering the fact that Tshwane has fallen into the hands of one of the DA's most notorious conman. Cilliers Brink is a fraudster of note, who will lead the municipality down the road of non-compliance. In the short stint of his return, Tshwane committed electoral fraud and impersonating duly elected councilors through counterfeit signatures. Tshwane introduced polygraphic tests which violated the spirit and principles of the secret ballot meant to ensure councilors exercise their discretion freely.

Tshwane EFF will continue fighting for the poor and marginalized residents in the township and informal settlements. Tshwane EFF will hold Cilliers Brink accountable and demand concrete steps to address audit findings and restore service delivery in the municipality.

Statement issued by Obakeng Ramabodu, EFF Tshwane Regional Command Team Regional Chairperson, 28 March 2023