Good Party requests investigation into alleged interference by Cape Town councilors

The Good Party is calling for a full, independent, and transparent investigation into alleged interference by municipal councillors in the administrative processes of the City of Cape Town.

Good’s City of Cape Town Councillor Caucus Whip, Jonathan Cupido said a  recent internal newsletter from City Manager, Lungelo Mbandazayo raised the alarm over growing concerns regarding councillor interference in supply chain management and project implementation. 

Mbandazayo says these issues have been raised in closed Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) meetings. MPAC has noted that some councillors have been making improper requests for changes to the City’s planned administrative activity(s) that, in terms of the law, is not in the ambit or scope of the functions and practices of a councillor.

”These allegations once again underscore GOOD’s longstanding call for MPAC meetings to be opened to the public, just as the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) operates at a national level. Transparency is not optional in a functioning democracy; it is essential.” said Mbandazayo.

 “These are not merely administrative oversights, they point to a deepening culture of political intimidation and corruption that must be confronted with urgency and resolve. “

The Party has written to the office of the Speaker and requested an immediate and independent investigation into all allegations of councillor interference in the City’s administrative and procurement processes.

The identification of those councillors who have acted unlawfully or unethically.

Furthermore, upon conclusion of the investigation, those found guilty be charged and subjected to the full force of the law.

Done By: Elona Sibunzi