Ratepayers bemoan Msunduzi mayor’s failed probe

Ratepayers bemoan Msunduzi mayor’s failed probe

Ratepayers in Msunduzi have slammed the council's decision to block an investigation into the conduct of Mayor Mzimkhulu Thebolla.

Mayor Mzimkhulu Thebolla
Facebook: Mzimkhulu Thebolla

This month, the Democratic Alliance tabled a motion calling for a probe into allegations of maladministration and financial misconduct.


The claims were first raised by the City's former municipal manager Lulamile Mapholoba during his suspension last year. 


Msunduzi Association of Residents, Ratepayers and Civics CEO Anthony Waldhausen says the council’s decision on Wednesday reflects a troubling lack of transparency.


READ: Msunduzi mayor defends move to suspend city manager


" The mayor doesn't have anything to hide. Surely, he can put his case to an independent investigation. 


"But we are also hoping that the MEC for COGTA's forensic investigation in Msunduzi Municipality will also expose all the corruption that is happening in our municipality."


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