The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Sipho Hlomuka has directed the Speaker of the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality to investigate the allegations of assault that have been levelled again a councillor.
The MEC has expressed his concern at the allegations that two female councillors were assaulted by one of the councillors during a council sitting on Monday.
In line with the Councillors Code of Conduct, MEC Hlomuka has directed the Speaker of the Municipality to investigate this matter and provide him with a comprehensive report on this matter.
The MEC has also urged Councillors to be wary of the responsibility they carry as leaders within our communities.
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