News24 reports that the Mossel Bay Municipality has terminated the contract of its municipal manager following allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
Thys Giliomee was placed on special leave in April for serious misconduct following an investigation which indicated that there was a prima facie case of sexual harassment that he had to answer to. At a special council meeting last month, Mayor Harry Levendal tabled the investigation report, which was accepted by the full council. The council also decided to institute disciplinary proceedings against Giliomee on the basis of an allegation that Giliomee sexually harassed a junior employee. Levendal said the agreement to terminate Giliomee's contract was reached following "extensive negotiations". He stated: "The settlement was the logical and best solution under the circumstances. Advocate Giliomee leaves a stable administration with exceptionally high standards of municipal service delivery.”
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Marvin Charles at News24
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