Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC Uhuru Moiloa, has made decision to commence section 106b (1) (b) investigation law into the City of Johannesburg administration.
City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba said he received a notice from Moiloa that he is starting section 106 (1) (b) of Municipal System Act. Mashaba added that the Act empowers MEC to appoint an investigation team.
“The team will look into matters that MEC believes that maladministration, fraud, corruption or any other serious malpractice that has occurred. Moiloa’s decision to institute this act is motivated by politics rather than good government principles. This is not the first time he abused his position. Last year he unlawfully reduced the City’s housing grant by R180 million without consulting the City. He later backtracked on his absurd decision after being threatened with legal actions”, he said.
He added that Moiloa did not provide reasons for rejecting their submission. Mashaba said the City will seek a cost order against Moiloa in his personal capacity.
“That is why the City has appointed lawyers and Moiloa is left with no option but to approach the courts which will prevent this abuse of power. This disgraceful abuse of his position is not only irrational but unlawful”, he said.
