DA says Tshwane court battle a fight against state capture [SOUND]

# The DA says its urgent court application against the suspension of Tshwane city manager Johann Mettler is about protecting the rule of law and preventing political interference in the city’s administration. The party argues the High Court in Pretoria should overturn the council’s decision, as it undermines accountability. The DA’s Cilliers Brink says removing Mettler at the start of the municipal financial year could weaken oversight of public spending and procurement: