In 2020, Mlamleli was ousted as Mayor of Mangaung and arrested over a controversial asbestos contract stemming from her time with the MEC.
[4] The legislature designated her as the chairperson of the corporate governance, traditional affairs and human settlements portfolio committee.
In 2012, premier Ace Magashule appointed her as the MEC for that specific portfolio, succeeding Mamiki Qabathe.
[6] Mlamleli has served as the African National Congress Women's League provincial chairperson.
[20] The speaker Mxolisi Ashford announced on 14 August that 31 councillors voted for the motion, 28 against, while 9 spoilt their ballots, effectively removing Mlamleli as mayor.
[21] On 30 September 2020, members of South Africa's Hawks police unit arrested Mlamleli on criminal charges stemming from a controversial asbestos contract which was made during her time with the MEC and taken into custody at the Bainsvlei police station.
[22] All seven people charged in the asbestos corruption case, including Mlamleli, were granted bail.