Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Power Struggle Brewing in Tshwane? ANC Wants to Oust City Manager Mettler

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Tensions are rising in the capital as the ANC wants Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler out, but the Freedom Front Plus is warning of major instability if he’s removed. The ANC is pushing Speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana to call a special council meeting to question Mettler’s appointment. Phemelo unpacks the drama with ANC Greater Tshwane Regional Spokesperson Bafuze Yabo, EFF Tshwan Caucus Leader Godwin Ratikwane, FF Plus Tshwane Caucus Leader Grandi Theunissen, and DA Chief Whip Ofentse Madzebatela
30 Jul 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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