Malema says Mashaba’s perceived arrogance could jeopardise stability of Tshwane coalition

JOHANNESBURG - Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba’s perceived arrogance could jeopardise the stability of the coalition government in Tshwane.

Tensions have been mounting between coalition partners, the African National Congress (ANC) and ActionSA, over city manager Johann Mettler’s continued presence in office.

The ANC is pushing for Mettler’s removal, citing his alleged irregular appointment, but mayor and ActionSA member Nasiphi Moya won't heed the ANC’s demands.

Speaking on EWN’s Politricking podcast, Malema said Mashaba’s actions could collapse the coalition.

“The problem is not the ANC this time around, the problem is Herman, whose party has less numbers than the ANC. He is behaving like he has power. Ego is what is going to kill these people’s political careers.”

Malema sent a message to Mashaba: “Humble yourself. They are not saying they don’t want ActionSA, they’re saying they have a problem with this municipal manager, they put their facts on the table. Listen to them, okay, agree, and then start a process jointly, collectively to come up with a city manager.”