The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched legal action against the City of Johannesburg, accusing it of violating governance laws by keeping senior officials in acting positions beyond the legal timeframe. The party is also demanding urgent intervention from Gauteng’s Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC. Thabiso Tema is in conversation with Group Head: Group Legal and Contracts at City of Johannesburg, Mbulelo Ruda. 

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched legal action against the City of Johannesburg, accusing it of violating governance laws by keeping senior officials in acting positions beyond the legal timeframe. The party is also demanding urgent intervention from Gauteng&rsquo;s Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC. Thabiso Tema is in conversation with Group Head: Group Legal and Contracts at City of Johannesburg, Mbulelo Ruda.&nbsp;

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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DA launches legal proceedings against Joburg over extension of acting posts 

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DA launches legal proceedings against Joburg over extension of acting posts

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