PATRICK BULGER | Siyaya ePotholi: capital meltdown in the coalition bunker

A mayor resigning twice, two different auditor reports, another council at deadlock: Tshwane is a good example of politicians ensuring coalitions fail

16 February 2023 - 21:44

“Siyaya ePitoli” went the words of an old struggle song, echoing the Boer War song sung by the British, “We are Marching to Pretoria’’. Different histories for times apart, yet both depicting Pretoria as the prize of struggle and war, an African Camelot where the heart of power beats. This week’s goings-on at the Tshwane Metro Council will put a dent in that legend — and serve as a cautionary tale in the looming era of coalition government...