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News24 reports that Advocate Jennifer Williams, appointed to head an independent investigation into allegations of sexual impropriety against Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz, is tight-lipped about the time-frame needed to complete her investigation.
This as Premier Alan Winde waits on her report into the veracity of the claims against his cabinet member who remains on suspension. "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 said. When contacted on Tuesday regarding the period required to conduct her probe, Williams declined to comment. Fritz was suspended on 23 January. Shortly thereafter, Williams was appointed as the independent external investigator. Her terms of reference are to investigate the specific allegations, obtain a response from Fritz and to determine the veracity and probability of the claims. The premier will, after receiving Williams' report, decide whether Fritz would remain in his cabinet and get legal advice on whether he could himself lay charges.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Tammy Petersen at News24
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