Municipal Power Struggle in Madibeng | Johannesburg News

In Madibeng, a power struggle erupts as municipal manager Quiet Kgatla defiantly refuses to step down after being suspended by mayor Katlego Gabanakgosi — whom Kgatla claims lacks legal authority to act. The clash centers on control: Gabanakgosi accuses Kgatla of mismanaging the municipality, ignoring oversight, and making unauthorized decisions, while Kgatla counters that only the municipal council can discipline him. The fallout exposes a deeper battle over provincial oversight versus local autonomy — and who really holds the reins of power in a system that’s supposed to be governed by law. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5e3ed8f95bcd1cd