Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Gwamanda placed on special leave

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Former Johannesburg Mayor turned member of the mayoral committee in charge of community safety, Kabelo Gwamanda has been placed on special leave. Gwamanda confirmed through a statement that he would take special leave in the interest of "transparency". Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero also confirmed that he had put Gwamanda on special leave. The move follows a meeting between Gwamanda and Morero. The Sunday Times reported that Gwamanda was arrested for an alleged funeral policy scam he ran in Soweto in 2011. Phemelo speaks to City of Joburg Spokesperson Nthatisi Madingoane and former Joburg Mayor, Mpho Phalatse.
22 Oct 2024 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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