IOL News reports that according to Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, the ANC's step-aside policy should be implemented in respect of the fraud accusations against his predecessor, Kabelo Gwamanda.
The Al Jama-ah councillor in the city was reportedly arrested on Friday, but has since been released on bail following his suspected involvement in a funeral policy scam. Gwamanda is presently MMC for community development. The former mayor is accused of tricking gullible Soweto citizens into joining a funeral insurance scheme in which they were required to pay monthly premiums. According to reports, he ran the company from 2011 and left when policyholders tried to submit claims. In a statement, Dada said he was deeply concerned by Gwamanda’s arrest. He indicated further: “I wish to confirm that as a first step, I am meeting ClIr Kabelo Gwamanda tomorrow (Tuesday) to receive his counsel and official report. Consequently, as a deployee of the ANC in political office, we are guided by the ANC's position on similar matters and cannot and do not expect any less from our partners in government. We can duly confirm that the situation meets the minimum requirements for the step-aside rule to kick in.” Many, including ActionSA, have demanded that Gwamanda be removed from his position as MMC.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Kamogelo Moichela at IOL News
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