The Citizen reports that Tshwane executive mayor Solly Msimanga faces mounting backlash from opposition parties calling for the dismissal of bodybuilder turned executive director Stefan de Villiers.
But, Msimanga has dug in deeper in his defense for De Villiers following this new jobs-for-pals scandal in the city. According to the job advertisement for the post concerned, requirements included a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 12 years’ experience, with five at a senior level. But, in his application De Villiers only indicated that he has a matric and a certificate in personal fitness training. He also fell short of the required 12 years’ experience, having nine years’ experience working only for the Democratic Alliance. He had been campaign coordinator during the 2016 local government elections, ensuring the smooth running of the race that led to Msimanga and the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) victory. The 34-year-old now earns around a million rand annually has been confirmed to only coordinate the mayor’s diary. The EFF’s Mandisa Mashego accused Msimanga of abusing his position as mayor and said he was obsessed with empowering white people of the DA, with no regard for black graduates who were unemployed. The scandal surrounding De Villiers follows the exit of Marietha Aucamp, former chief of staff, who resigned after her qualifications were questioned.
- Read this report in full at The Citizen
- Read too, This is an 'attack' on us by the ANC, claims Tshwane mayor on underqualified staffer, at News24
- And also, Bodybuilder stays in top Tshwane job – for now, at The Citizen
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