Mettler addresses allegations of irregularities

TSHWANE City Manager Johann Mettler has broken his silence about the potential threat of being ousted from his position after the regional ANC recently expressed concerns about alleged irregularities in his appointment process.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

At a media briefing at Tshwane House, where he unveiled two business units aimed at improving service delivery, he acknowledged being aware of rumours surrounding his potential dismissal.

He said: “I am, however, employed by the council, and it is the council in the end that would have to make a decision, one way or the other. And they would have to do so on the basis of investigation and on the basis of facts, and they have to be fair. That is a process in any event.”

He emphasised that his focus remains on delivering services to residents and businesses, effectively running the city's administrative affairs.

“My focus is to improve on our performance... We have performed exceptionally well and each and every single political party is in fact on record as acknowledging the exceptional performance of this administration,” he said.