News24 reports that Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz has been removed from his position, following the conclusion of an independent report by advocate Jennifer Williams into allegations of sexual misconduct.
The investigation report was submitted to Premier Alan Winde on Sunday evening. Winde indicated: "I have considered the content, and a meeting with [Williams] and our own legal team took place yesterday (Monday) afternoon, where we discussed it and I sought further clarity. Having gone through this report carefully, it is clear to me that Mr Fritz is not a fit and proper person to hold any position in my executive council. He has therefore been removed, in line with the powers vested in me by the Constitution." Winde added that the independent probe found "sufficient credibility"" in the allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. "I am extremely angry at what appears to be verifiable incidences of serious sexual misconduct by him, in circumstances which in and of themselves were inappropriate," Winde stated.
- Read the original of the report in the above regard by Jenni Evans at News24
- Lees ook, Albert Fritz afgedank, by Maroela Media
- And also, Albert Fritz resigns from DA after Alan Winde fires him for sexual misconduct, at BusinessLive
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