The Makhanda High Court order has set aside Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu's decision to fire the board, but the minister is not ready to oblige.
Let the residents suffer! This was a reaction from some Amatola Water Board workers when their union, the South African Municipal Workers Union, proposed that Buffalo City Municipality residents, who have been out of water for over a week, be allowed access to water for at least two days this week.
Amatola Water Board fires supply chain boss for gross misconduct Supply chain manager Clayton Bhana has vowed to challenge the decision, saying it was absolute rubbish The Hawks have been conducting investigations into the affairs of Amatola Water. Image: 123rf.com/Riccardo Lennart Niels Mayer
The Amatola Water Board has fired supply chain manager Clayton Bhana after a disciplinary hearing.
In a letter to Bhana, Amatola s acting CEO Portia Makhanya said: “In line with the recommendations by the chair of the disciplinary hearing, we hereby notify you that we have accepted the recommendations. I accordingly, notify you . that you are hereby summarily dismissed from your employment with Amatola Water.”