The DA WC welcomes the resignation of the City of Cape Town City Manager, Mr Achmat Ebrahim.

It is the right thing to do in the context of the various investigations related to his, the Mayor and other senior officials’ conduct.

We note too, that Mr Achmat remains committed to providing evidence to these investigations and trust that he will fulfill this commitment without fear or favour in the interest of the people of Cape Town.

It is however, surprising and regrettable that by his own admission Mr Ebrahim was directly requested by Mayor Patricia De Lille not to disclose the fact that he had resigned on Friday. This means that a material fact relating to the City was deliberately withheld by Mayor De Lille at the time that the DA Federal Executive was deliberating on her matter.

This forced material omission does not reflect well on the Mayor’s conduct and she should account for this - both to the DA and to the residents of the City.

The DA Western Cape leadership will monitor the developments in the City of Cape Town closely to ensure that the interests of the residents are prioritised.

 

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