KIMBERLY – The Northern Cape High Court has issued an interim order calling for Sol Plaatje Mayor, Mangaliso Matika to vacate his office.

This will run till the 22nd of August when a decision is expected.

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The DA brought the application for Matika’s removal.

That’s after he refused to step down following a no-confidence vote in council last week.

Matika’s been accused of mismanagement.

Residents have been protesting for the past two weeks calling for him to step down.

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