Nelson Mandela Bay city manager Noxolo Nqwazi was placed on precautionary suspension during an emergency council meeting on Friday, while the disciplinary process against her unfolds.
A threat by the EFF to withdraw from the coalition governing Nelson Mandela Bay prompted the ANC to agree in council that city manager Noxolo Nqwazi must explain within seven days why she should not be placed on special leave for her involvement in a R24m toilet tender scandal.
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A special Nelson Mandela Bay council meeting is expected to take place on Wednesday next week to debate a letter from finance minister Enoch Godongwana, who has redirected his attention to city manager Noxolo Nqwazi.
The Hawks are investigating a case of fraud after Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk enlisted the services of legal firm Boqwana Burns Incorporated (BBI) in 2022 while his position as councillor was up in the air.