The City of Tshwane suspends city manager Johann Mettler on a precautionary basis while an independent investigation is conducted. According to reports, the suspension is with full pay and follows allegations of maladministration and irregular appointments, as well as claims that investigations have been obstructed. The city says the measure is intended to allow the process to proceed while the allegations are assessed. Separately, The Citizen reports that the city’s chief financial officer, Gareth Mnisi, also faces disciplinary action, indicating that other related matters may be under review. Mettler is expected to challenge the suspension in court on an urgent basis, according to The Citizen. While outlets focus on the same suspension decision and the stated reasons for it—maladministration, irregular appointments and obstruction—details about the investigation’s scope and timeline are not consistent across the provided excerpts. Overall, the reported developments relate to internal governance concerns within Tshwane, with formal investigative and disciplinary steps underway.