While the KwaZulu-Natal government claims to have paid the Izinduna, some told the Daily News they have been waiting since 2013 for the backpay, which collectively reportedly amounted to more than R500 million.
Kabo Nene's excitement at returning to work after six months at home was short lived when the municipality produced proof that it had petitioned the Supreme Court of Appeal to appeal the Pietermaritzburg High Court's decision to dismiss its earlier appeal.
Former eThekwini deputy mayor Philani Mavundla will face a motion of no-confidence in a special council meeting convened by the KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs.