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News24 reports that the Swellendam Municipality was plunged into turmoil after the speaker placed the municipal manager on special leave. The municipal manager faces a slew of allegations of misconduct.
Speaker Juan van Schalkwyk last week informed the municipal manager, Anneleen Vorster, that she had been placed on special leave for seven days. The decision was made during a council meeting, which was held behind closed doors. In a letter sent by Van Schalkwyk to Vorster, the municipal manager was informed of the decision to place her on special leave while the council appoints an independent investigator. "Allegations of various types of misconduct within the supply chain process were brought to council's attention. Abiding by the Municipal Systems Act … the council met within seven days to consider these allegations. Council resolved that there is reasonable cause to believe that misconduct within the supply chain has occurred and justifies a formal investigation," the letter advised. It also instructed Vorster to immediately vacate her office, leave the municipal premises, and hand in the municipality's communication and electronic devices to the acting municipal manager. Vorster has apparently also been accused of misappropriation of funds and maladministration. The Swellendam Municipality is currently governed by the DA and FF Plus.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Marvin Charles at News24
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