DA tables motion of no confidence against Tshwane Speaker
Updated Aug. 6, 2026, 12:44 p.m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane has tabled a motion of no confidence against Council…
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Updated Aug. 6, 2026, 12:44 p.m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane has tabled a motion of no confidence against Council Speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana, accusing him of acting unlawfully and undermining the integrity of council processes.
The move follows a recent High Court judgment which found that the Speaker acted unlawfully when he deducted 13 votes from a recorded council vote — a decision the DA says altered the outcome and enabled the suspension of City Manager Johann Mettler.
DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink said the party turned to the courts to challenge the decision and successfully overturned it.
"We took that decision to court and won. We protected Tshwane’s administration, its finances and, ultimately, its residents from an unlawful attempt to capture the City."
Brink claims the incident formed part of a broader attempt by what he describes as an ANC-EFF-ActionSA coalition to take control of the City’s administration and finances.
He said despite the court ruling, the Speaker remains in office, raising serious concerns about governance and accountability.
"The Speaker responsible for this unlawful conduct remains in office. His actions have already cost Tshwane’s ratepayers unnecessary legal fees."
The DA argues that allowing the Speaker to remain in his position could open the door to further alleged misconduct, particularly in the lead-up to local government elections.
"Tshwane cannot afford to leave him in a position where he can do so again," Brink added.
The party has warned that the current council leadership could still take decisions that bind the next administration and weaken the City’s institutions.
"With just three months remaining before residents elect a new government, the coalition still has time to use a lawless Speaker to manipulate Council proceedings," Brink said.
He further cautioned that such actions could have long-term consequences for the metro.
"It could force through decisions that bind the next administration, weaken the City’s institutions and place further strain on Tshwane’s finances."
Brink insists the motion of no confidence is aimed at restoring accountability and protecting public resources.
"This motion of no confidence is not about politics. It is about accountability. It is about protecting the public purse, defending the integrity of Council and ensuring that the Office of the Speaker cannot be abused to advance corrupt interests."
He added that residents should not be left dealing with the consequences of decisions taken in the final months of the current administration.
"Residents deserve the opportunity to elect a new government in November without inheriting the consequences of unlawful decisions taken by a coalition determined to loot until its very last day."
It is not yet clear when the motion will be debated in council.
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