Former City of Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has been fired as a member of mayoral committee (MMC) for neighborhood growth.

In October, Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero positioned Gwamanda on particular depart after he was arrested and charged with fraud and corruption for allegedly swindling Soweto residents by his burial scheme.

KABELO GWAMANDA FIRED AS JOBURG MMC

On Saturday, Morero’s spokesperson Chris Vondo stated the choice to alleviate Gwamanda of his duties is efficient instantly and goals to make sure that service supply stays uninterrupted.

As a consequence, Morero has appointed Tebogo Nkonkou as the brand new MMC for neighborhood growth, efficient instantly.

“The executive mayor expressed confidence that Nkonkou will lead the department with the dedication and commitment to further improve the lives of the city’s residents,” Vondo stated.

Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the choice to alleviate Gwamanda of his duties.

The occasion has additionally demanded {that a} full investigation be performed into all agreements and Memorandums of Understandings (MOU) signed by Gwamanda throughout his time as govt mayor and likewise as MMC for neighborhood growth.

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

As beforehand reported, when Kabelo Gwamanda was elected mayor in 2023, then-DA councillor within the metro, Mpho Phalatse, accused the Al Jama-ah member of operating a fraudulent ponzi scheme. 

Al Jama-ah gave Phalatse 48 hours to retract her statements or face authorized motion. She didn’t retract, and as an alternative, she pursued a case towards Gwamanda. 

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) additionally confirmed that it investigated complaints acquired about Gwamanda and his burial scheme, Ithemba Lama Afrika. 

The FSCA additionally emphasised that the existence of an investigation shouldn’t be construed as an announcement or indication that any individual has certainly contravened a monetary sector regulation. 

“The investigation aims to establish whether such a contravention has occurred. Once the investigation is concluded, the Authority will inform the public of the outcome of the matter,” the Authority stated on the time. 

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