Brink said the ANC was within its rights to put forward a motion of no confidence but all people in power should be held accountable for their actions, not just him.
City of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink stopped short of celebrating the withdrawn motion of no confidence against him, instead calling on all politicians to be accountable for their actions, not just him.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor again argued on Friday the motivation behind his attempted removal was “business interests with links to the ANC”, especially in the municipality’s waste management.
This follows a chaotic and unfruitful council meeting on Thursday that saw speaker Mncedi Ndzwanana adjourn the meeting after Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) regional chair Obakeng Ramabodu escalated proceedings, shouting, “I’m craving to moer a Boer – I want the blood of an Afrikaner!“
The African National Congress’ (ANC) motion was withdrawn later that night.
Speaking to eNCA, Brink said the ANC was within its rights …