Madibeng mayor Douglas Maimane, who is currently on a month’s special leave, demanded in a letter to the council that the acting mayor was not allowed to use the mayoral perks during his absence.

Madibeng mayor Douglas Maimane

According to the letter presented to the council, Maimane said he had decided to appoint Khumo Morare to act as Executive Mayor, but under the following conditions: That the acting mayor did not use the mayoral vehicle, the mayoral office or the mayoral security detail. Another condition was that the acting mayor did not receive an acting allowance during the period.
Maimane took special leave from 25 March 2025 until 25 April.
After the letter was presented to the Madibeng Council, it was resolved that the acting mayor was entitled to all the benefits associated with the position.
“Council took cognizance of the letter submitted by the Executive Mayor, Cllr. Douglas Maimane and resolved that the Acting Executive Mayor, Cllr. Khumo Morare be provided with the necessary support and all benefits associated with the position of the Executive Mayor,” said municipal spokesperson Tumelo Tshabalala.