The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Ekurhuleni has written to the Executive Mayor, Ald. Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, demanding that the probity audit report into the city’s R1.8 billion mobile chemical toilet tender be tabled at next week’s Council sitting.
The report, compiled by the assassinated Divisional Head for Forensic Audit, Mpho Mafole, is believed to detail irregularities in the selection process relating to the awarding of this high-value tender.
According to media reports, it is believed that Mafole had begun uncovering large scale graft in the City, which may have led to his assassination.
Failure to table this report by the current ANC-EFF-ActionSA coalition will not only reiterate their inability to safeguard the City’s coffers, but will also be a disservice to the hard work conducted by Mafole.
In July 2025, the DA wrote to the Special Investigative Unit (SIU), requesting an investigation into the murder of Mafole, to ensure accountability and that justice is served.
The safety and security of our communities and institutions depend on our willingness to stomp out corruption.
Bringing this report to Council is the first step in the right direction in rooting out criminal syndicates that have, for far too long, acted with impunity in the City of Ekurhuleni under the ANC and its coalition partners.
The DA will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to uphold the rule of law and ensure that dedicated professionals, such as Mafole, are allowed to conduct themselves without fear or favour.
Anything less would be a disservice to Mafole’s memory and the communities we are elected to serve.