ULUNDI, 2 August 2025 – The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has praised the Pietermaritzburg High Court for upholding the rule of law in a matter involving the uMkhanyakude District Municipality.
The municipality failed in its attempt to interdict the KZN Provincial Executive Council from placing it under administration in terms of Section 139 1(b) of the Constitution.
The court’s decision effectively reaffirms the authority of Mr. Bamba Ndwandwe as the Administrator. Since the court has reserved judgement on the application to set aside the intervention, this means the intervention remains in place until the judgement is delivered.
The court further ordered the Municipal Manager to submit the payroll to Mr. Ndwandwe so that the Administrator can process the July salaries for municipal employees.
MEC Buthelezi has called upon the Mayor of uMkhanyakude to ensure that the gates of the municipality are opened.
This will allow the Administrator to assume his duties and enable the resumption of normal operations for the benefit of the community.
Issued by the KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.