While the DA in KwaZulu-Natal has brushed off allegations of corruption involving the party's premier candidate, Chris Pappas, as 'high school gossip', the KZN ANC Youth League has called for Pappas to be removed as mayor of the uMngeni Municipality.
The ANC Youth League in KwaZulu-Natal wants uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas to resign amid allegations of corruption involving his former fiancé Jean-Pierre Prinsloo.The ANCYL in KZN wants uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas to resign amid allegations of corruption involving his former fiancé.The DA Youth in KZN has defended Pappas calling the league's actions"opportunistic".
However, in a statement, the ANCYL said it was"deeply concerned" by the allegations and called for Pappas to resign immediately. "This step is essential to ensure that he does not interfere with the investigation process and to maintain public confidence in the integrity of the inquiry."
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