MaBentley rides roughshod over pesky politicians
The indomitable Imogen Mashazi – better known in the plush Ekurhuleni corridors as “MaBentley” – has once again proven that she’s made of sterner stuff than your average city manager. Word on the mean streets of Germiston is that the city fathers (and mothers) are being advised to reverse their decision to park her on special leave. Quelle surprise!
Mayor, bless his cotton socks, has been told to toddle off and get a legal opinion. Because MaBentley, true to form, didn’t just slink off to polish the hubcaps. Oh no.
She formally rejected the resolution like a waiter returning undercooked steak. Legal procedure? Violated! Reputational harm? Outrageous! And the legacy? Politicians wouldn’t dare smear the Bentley bonnet! That is vintage Mashazi.
She possesses the fighting spirit of a honey badger crossed with a luxury sedan – utterly impervious and capable of reversing over any obstacle, especially pesky politicians.
Ekurhuleni’s political mechanics might need stronger tools.
