The DA will apply to interdict the process 'because Maile had failed to give notice to the speaker before implementing the decision to place the metro under administration'.
Gauteng Cogta MEC Lebogang Maile. Picture: Itumeleng English / African News Agency
Gauteng MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs, human settlements and urban planning Lebogang Maile has vowed to defend any action to challenge the provincial government’s decision to place the Tshwane City metro under administration, but the Democratic Alliance insists it will approach the courts soon to nullify it.
“Any court action that seeks to challenge the legality or otherwise of the exco decision to place the municipality under administration, will be vehemently defended in court,” Maile said. “Should this matter be litigated, exco will, irrespective of the outcome, abide by the final decision of the court to demonstrate our respect and commitment for the rule of law.”
DA Gauteng leader John Moodey yesterday confirmed that the party would challenge the executive council decision.It will apply to interdict the process because Maile had failed to give notice to the speaker before implementing the decision to place the metro under administration.
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