Coalition of corruption unlawfully takes over Tshwane
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will challenge the Tshwane Special Council decisions in court, as the processes to remove Speaker Katlego Mathebe and Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa were unlawful.
The DA is horrified by the scene that unfolded in Council, which resembled nothing short of a coup.
African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) councillors were joined in an illegal grab of power which descended the meeting into absolute chaos.
When the meeting started, Speaker Mathebe recused herself to make way for her elected deputy, Cllr Zweli Khumalo. This was necessary as the first item on the agenda was a Motion Of No Confidence (MONC) against herself.
The EFF physically blocked Cllr Khumalo from taking the Speakers seat which led to a series of adjournments.