Brink urges Tshwane to drop cleansing levy appeal, demands action on Modise’s R23 Million debt

By Johnathan Paoli

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane has called for decisive action against deputy mayor and Finance MMC Bonzo Modise over a R23 million outstanding municipal bill linked to a resort company he operates, accusing the ANC-led coalition of shielding its own while ordinary residents and businesses struggle with skyrocketing municipal charges.

At a press briefing on Wednesday, DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink said the revelations highlighted “double standards” in how the City of Tshwane enforces credit control.

“While Mayor Moya has led Tshwane credit control teams to disconnect schools, small businesses and even the Tshwane University of Technology, no such action has been taken against Modise’s R23 million debt,” Brink said.

The bill relates to the former Morula Sun property in Mabopane, now leased to Modise’s company, Mzansi Resorts.

According to Brink, the city has suspended credit control measures on the property despite repeated disclosures of