Cape Times reports that the ANC caucus in the West Coast has welcomed the resignation of Matzikama municipal manager, Gerald Seas, who was arrested on a charge of drunk driving on Friday morning.

Seas tendered his resignation on Monday after he was arrested and released on written notice. Police spokesperson captain FC Van Wyk confirmed the arrest and indicated: “The SAPS on Friday received a complaint of a person driving a car who is probably is under the influence of alcohol. The complaint was followed up and a 49-year-old male person was arrested in Church Street on a charge of drunken driving. He was charged accordingly and released on a written notice to appear in Vanrhynsdorp Court on June 3.” Matzikama Mayor, Johan van der Hoven, indicated that he had accepted Seas’s resignation and the vacancy would be advertised in due course. He added: “An acting municipal manager from our competent directors will be appointed to act as municipal manager. Administration and service delivery will not be negatively affected.”

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Siphokazi Vuso at Cape Times

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