The Mthatha High Court has set aside Mnquma municipal manager Sindile Tantsi’s suspension and declared it unlawful and unconstitutional.
Judge Justice Brooks ruled in Tantsi’s favour on Thursday, paving the way for his return to work.
However, the municipality said it would appeal the decision to reinstate the administrator.
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