The Democratic Alliance in Modimolle-Mookgopong is greatly concerned about the consequences of the flawed dismissal of Mayor Aaron Sebolai in a council sitting on 15 December 2025.
Following a council motion on 1 December 2025 to investigate Mayor Sebolai, the Ethics committee requested Mayor Sebolai to respond to allegations against him.
Mayor Sebolai did not comply with the request and was subsequently found guilty of misconduct on 4 charges:
- Failure to implement a council resolution- an appointment letter for the municipal manager was not issued according to council instruction
- Interference in the administration- written instruction to the bank not to change the municipal accounts which resulted in late payment of third parties
- Abuse of power- instruction to the administration to rent a courtesy vehicle for the Mayor’s use without the council
- Unlawful instruction on delegations- instruction to the administration to write-off the mayor’s municipal account
The ethics committee recommended one of the following actions: formal warning and reprimands, fine and/or removal from committees.
However, during the council meeting the ANC initially proposed the immediate dismissal of the mayor which was supported by all ANC, EFF and FF+ councillors.
Following the DA’s objection, council agreed that correct procedures must be followed, but the ANC and EFF proceeded to remove Mayor Sebolai from EXCO; Councillor Anna Mboweni was elected as the interim mayor until the next council meeting.
The DA councillors again objected against the flawed processes as the mayor has the right to appeal; this decision can have serious financial implications for the embattled municipality.
The DA will write to the MEC for COGHSTA, Basikopo Makamu, to intervene in this unprocedural quagmire to safeguard the scant funds of the municipality and residents; Mayor Sebolai must face the consequences of his actions, but correct procedures must be followed to ensure accountability including criminal charges.