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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Matjhabeng Local Municipality in the Free State has filed a Motion of No Confidence against the Executive Mayor Cllr David Khalipha saying his removal will be beneficial for the municipality.
According to the DA, Khalipha has stagnated progress, especially service delivery in the municipality due to his misconduct.
Coreen Malherbe, a DA Councillor in Matjhabeng Local Municipality says her party has submitted a Motion of No Confidence in David Khalipha, under Rule 90 of the Standard Rules and Orders. She says the decisive step was taken on 21 January 2025, to address on-going governance violations and restore trust in the municipality.
“The motion calls for the immediate removal of Mayor Khalipha, citing violations of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, the Municipal Systems Act, and the Constitution, as well as financial mismanagement and misconduct. These actions have severely undermined governance, economic stability, and public confidence while jeopardising the municipality’s future under the current Section 139 intervention,” said Cllr Coreen Malherbe.
The DA Councillor said the grounds for the Motion are as follows:
- Violation of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct (Sections 3 and 4) and Standard Rules and Orders.
- Breach of the Municipal Systems Act (Sections 6 and 55).
- Financial misconduct and non-compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act.
- Breach of Constitutional Duties (Sections 152, 153, and 139).
- Financial mismanagement leads to the risks of council dissolution.
- Obligation to act in the interest of fiscal responsibility and public trust.
“The removal of Cllr Khalipha is vital to safeguarding the municipality’s financial health, governance, and credibility. This action will ensure effective service delivery to residents, restore accountability, and help prevent the council’s dissolution.
The Matjhabeng DA Caucus remains committed to fighting for transparent governance and ensuring that the municipality serves the best interests of its people. Together, we can eradicate corruption, uphold fairness, and secure a sustainable future for all,” said Malherbe.
