A threat by the EFF to withdraw from the coalition governing Nelson Mandela Bay prompted the ANC to agree in council that city manager Noxolo Nqwazi must explain within seven days why she should not be placed on special leave for her involvement in a R24m toilet tender scandal.
Defenders of the People (DOP) councillor Tukela Zumani wants the Bay council to grant approval to solicit a legal opinion to determine the eligibility of National Alliance councillors, including mayor Gary Van Niekerk, to participate in council meetings.
A special Nelson Mandela Bay council meeting is expected to take place on Wednesday next week to debate a letter from finance minister Enoch Godongwana, who has redirected his attention to city manager Noxolo Nqwazi.
The National Treasury is set to release a R591m equitable share owed to the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality, but failure to comply with finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s latest demands could lead to the provincial government being asked to intervene and the possible dissolution of the council.