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TMG Digital reports that the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has joined the chorus of those calling for embattled eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede to step down pending charges against her relating to the R208m Durban Solid Waste tender scandal.
The IFP also called for an independent inquiry to examine all corruption allegations following Gumede's arrest and reports that Hawks investigators were preparing to move on 62 councillors from eThekwini municipality who were implicated in the same tender fraud and corruption. Referring to Gumede's stringent bail conditions, IFP secretary-general Velenkosini Hlabisa said in a statement on Monday: "The mayor of eThekwini must be given time to focus on these serious allegations. The investigation will negatively affect her leadership in leading the metro. The bail conditions will effectively make her not fulfil her responsibilities to the fullest. eThekwini needs a leader who will have undivided attention as the city is engulfed by numerous challenges." The party also urged the Hawks to "deal with this matter to the core‚ with no fear or favour". With calls mounting for Gumede to step down after her arrest‚ the embattled mayor has refused to quit over what she called "mere allegations". She met members of ANC provincial structures at the weekend to state her side of the story and appeared unfazed by calls for her to step down.
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