Court orders corrupt DA-ANC coalition in Tshwane to reverse jobs for votes appointment 

24 August 2021

ActionSA is in possession of a damning court ruling delivered by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, where the City of Tshwane is ordered to reverse the irregular appointment of former ANC – Councillor, Jabu Mabona, from the position of Regional Executive Director (RED), by the DA-led coalition government.

The ruling confirms that Mabona’s appointment in Tshwane smacked of irregularity and was the result of a corrupt and unholy coalition between the DA and the criminal enterprise known as the ANC.

The role was first advertised in December 2020. It is alleged that Mabona, who was still serving as an elected representative in the City, did not qualify for the role as advertised. It is further alleged that the role was then dubiously re-advertised with requirements adjusted downwards, in order to accommodate Mabona.

In handing down judgment, the honourable Lukhaimane AJ, ordered the City to, within 7 days, disclose the scores and notes awarded to each candidate in making the appointment and to pay costs for the application. The City has also been ordered to reinstate the contract of the role’s previous occupant. All of this must be done on or by Tuesday 31 August 2021.

ActionSA will monitor the developments in this matter very closely.

At the core, it is alleged that Mabona’s appointment was part of a Faustian bargain between the ANC and the DA to pass the 2021/22 budget – requiring 108 votes. The simple fact of the matter is that they never bargained on residents uncovering the truth of their corrupt dealings and were thus so emboldened to use the City’s resources to secure the ANC’s support for the non-existent political life of “ghost” Mayor, the DA’s Mayoral Candidate, Cllr Randall Williams.

Now more than ever, it is clear that the DA has abandoned all pretence of claiming they are trying to unseat the criminal enterprise that is the ANC and would rather climb into bed with those who would support corruption and enrich themselves at the residents’ expense.

Residents of Tshwane deserve better. They deserve a government that will work to root out all forms of corruption and deliver quality services that would restore their dignity.

ActionSA stands ready to serve the residents of Tshwane with diligence. A vote for ActionSA at the upcoming Local Government Elections is a vote against corruption, a vote for service delivery and a vote for honest, accountable Government.

Issued by Abel Tau, Tshwane Mayoral Candidate, ActionSA, 24 August 2021