With not even a fifth of the capital budget spent from July 1 to December 31, annoyed political heads of Nelson Mandela Bay municipal departments say this is a direct reflection of services delivered to residents.
After being thrust into the spotlight following allegations of defrauding the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality to have his salary increased, chief operating officer Sidima Dyani has once again found himself in hot water.
A council meeting called to ratify the appointment of electricity and energy executive director Luvuyo Magalela as acting city manager was abruptly called off on Monday.
Co-operative governance MEC Zolile Williams wants Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk to explain why he appointed an acting city manager without council approval, saying an irregular appointment could lead the National Treasury to withhold funds from the city.
The cost of an overseas trip to China with two municipal officials had Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk trying to explain his hefty R134,000 flight ticket at City Hall on Monday.