OPINION: While the ANC is likely to retain its control of the municipality, there is a need to restore this metro to its glorious former status, which will require cooperation among the ruling party’s political opponents, says Free State University academic
The past few years saw some of the worst scandals in the history of Mangaung metro. First,the embattled municipality was placed under provincial administration in 2019. This was followed, a year later, by the ousting of former mayor Olly Mlamleli, in a motion of no confidence by the Freedom Front Plus that was supported by a majority of councillors. Interestingly, at the time, the ANC in the province did not understand what made ANC councillors vote with the opposition.
While there may be other explanations for these scandals, most are fostered by excessive greed and a lack of accountability, which can erode residents’ trust in the embattled municipality. However, opposition parties have been complaining that public meetings are held when they benefit councillors in the context of Mangaung metro. These parties were steadfast in ousting the former mayor and recently blamed the municipality for withholding services in wards that opposition candidates had won.Generally, several factors point to the ANC retaining its outright majority in the metro.
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