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IOL reports that there are still no concrete developments into the sexual misconduct allegations against Western Cape community safety MEC Albert Fritz three weeks after he was suspension.
On Tuesday, the office of provincial Premier Alan Winde confirmed he was waiting for the report by the independent investigator, advocate Jennifer Williams, into the veracity of the allegations against Fritz. “Advocate Williams is in control of the process and the length of time needed for the completion of her independent investigation. The premier has requested for the investigation to be concluded as quickly as possible and we will communicate further once a report is made available to the premier,” Winde’s spokesperson, Odette Cason, said. On whether there was an update on the police inquiry, Cason said: “Please refer to SAPS, which is best placed to provide an update. The premier has met with provincial police commissioner and has emphasised his full support for the inquiry. He has also encouraged complainants to lay criminal charges when they are ready.” Brigadier Novela Potelwa, spokesperson for provincial police commissioner Thembisile Patekile, confirmed earlier that police had opened an inquiry about two weeks ago. Fritz is alleged to have sexually assaulted young women in his office. He withdrew from his position as DA provincial leader on 24 January following his suspension the previous day.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Tarryn-Leigh Solomons at IOL
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