Picture: Former Madibeng Local Municipality mayor, Douglas Maimane
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
29 April 2026 – Forum for South Africa (FOSA) said it has noted the reported dismissal of Madibeng Local Municipality mayor, Douglas Maimane by the African National Congress (ANC), following serious allegations of bribery. FOSA said this development is yet another damning reflection of the deep-rooted culture of corruption, manipulation, and political opportunism that continues to plague governance within Madibeng Local Municipality.
FOSA national leader, Tebogo Mashilompane said for far too long, Madibeng has been subjected to instability, collapsing service delivery and leadership that prioritises internal power battles over the needs of residents. Mashilompane said the latest allegations — if proven true — confirm what communities have been experiencing on the ground.
“The municipality has been captured by political survival tactics rather than public service. Fosa is clear that removing individuals after exposure is not accountability — it is damage control.
“So, we demand a full, transparent investigation into all allegations. Criminal accountability where wrongdoing is confirmed. Immediate measures to stabilise governance in the municipality,” he said.
Mashilompane further said they demand protection of municipal processes from political interference and bribery. He added that the people of Madibeng deserve ethical leadership, functional service delivery and a government that serves them — not one that treats public office as a bargaining tool.
“We will continue to stand with the community and hold those in power accountable,” said Mashilompane.
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