DA Johannesburg Caucus opens a case against the Speaker of Council
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Johannesburg Caucus Leader Councillor Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku has opened a case against the speaker of Council, councillor Colleen Makhubele at the Norwood Police Station.
The Democratic Alliance on July 4 opened a case of corruption at Norwood Police Station in terms of the Corruption Act (No94 of 1992) against the Speaker of Council, councillor Colleen Makhubele for allegedly making use of City of Johannesburg resources for personal gain.
Johannesburg Caucus Leader, councillor Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku said the whistle-blowers who alerted the party have lodged complaints with the Office of the Public Protector and opened cases with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
The charges include:
- Utilising Joburg Market food packs for Cope-aligned residents outside of Johannesburg.
- Abusing the City of Johannesburg vehicles for personal gain such as transporting friends.
Echeozonjuku added, “I in my capacity as DA Caucus Leader in the City of Johannesburg, have written an open letter to the Minister of COGTA, Thembi Nkadimeng, to seek clarity on the role and mandate of the speaker, as her outrageous behaviour sets a very concerning precedence.”
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