News24 reports that the Mossel Bay Municipality's municipal manager, Thys Giliomee, has seven days to provide written reason why he should not be suspended amid an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.
Giliomee has been on special leave since April, pending the investigation. At a full special meeting last Thursday, the council accepted an investigation report and resolved that a prima facie case of serious misconduct, in the form of sexual misconduct, had been established. The council also decided to institute disciplinary proceedings against Giliomee due to the alleged misconduct being deemed serious. "The disciplinary hearing must commence within three months of the council decision and the presiding officer will advise the council in writing of the finding and sanction in terms of the regulations. The municipal manager will remain on special leave, pending the outcome of council's decision concerning his suspension," the council advised. The executive manager for community safety, Colin Puren, will act as the municipal manager.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Marvin Charles at News24
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