DA seeks personal liability for Nelson Mandela Bay mayor over R25m transformer lease

The Democratic Alliance is pursuing a court application to hold Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe and former acting city manager Ted Pillay personally liable for costs related to a controversial R25m municipal transformer lease to a private firm. The case centers on alleged misuse of municipal assets and accountability for financial losses. This marks a notable legal escalation in South African local governance accountability, though the court's decision remains pending.