Johann Mettler, the City of Tshwane city manager, is suspended with full pay while an independent investigation is carried out. Reports say the suspension is precautionary and relates to allegations of maladministration, irregular appointments, and obstruction of investigations. Mettler is challenging the decision in court on an urgent basis. The DA has announced it will pursue legal action regarding Mettler’s suspension and also questions the lifting of the suspension of the city’s CFO, Gareth Mnisi, which has been reported alongside the disciplinary processes.
The decision to suspend Mettler is described as following a motion in which EFF councillor Obakeng Ramabodu moved for the suspension and ANC deputy mayor Eugene Modise seconded it. Separately, Solidarity has publicly opposed the suspension.
Across the coverage, the core issue is the legality and process of the suspension and related actions, with political parties and unions calling for different outcomes and the DA preparing for court proceedings.
