The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has opened criminal cases over allegations that African National Congress (ANC) councillors in Tshwane used municipal job opportunities to reward political supporters.
DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink alleges a “jobs-for-pals” scheme and says the matter has been referred for criminal investigation. The DA frames the allegations as improper use of employment opportunities connected to local government, and it is calling for accountability through the criminal process.
Other aspects of the dispute—such as the scale of any alleged hiring, specific names involved, and any response from the ANC or municipal authorities—are not detailed in the available report. The case is presented as an allegation that is now subject to investigation rather than a determination of wrongdoing, with the parties’ positions reflecting their respective political claims.
