Johannesburg – The City of Johannesburg has filed an application for leave to appeal the decision of the high court to nullify the appointment of the City Manager Floyd Brinks.
“There are a number of legal grounds for concern in the High Court Judgement which the City believes an Appeal Court may decide upon differently,” the City said Wednesday.
The City added: “This automatically suspends the implementation of the Judgement until such a time the application for leave to appeal is considered and if granted, until such a time an Appeal Court Judgment is issued.
“The City believes it is in the interests of residents that the administrative capacity and stability of the city is defended and insulated from nefarious political interference.
“The consistent political onslaught and attempts to derail the City’s ability to deliver services and improve governance at an administrative level must be frowned upon and acted against.”
The City said it will continue to dedicate its resources and focus to the urgent needs of residents and service delivery.
