Fritz scandal casts another shadow over DA in the Western Cape - Good party sees political advantage after the suspension of a ‘low-profile’ figure in local government
The Good Party’s Brett Herron has pounced on Winde’s statement, describing it as “cryptic” and “lacking detail”.
In a second statement defending the first one, Winde said it was always his preference to be open and transparent with residents of the province and the media, adding: “In this case, however, noting specific requests by the complainants for confidentiality, the seriousness of the allegations made and the rights of all parties to a fair and unprejudiced investigation into the veracity of the claims made, I may not do so at this stage.
Fritz last year replaced Madikizela, who also left under controversial circumstances when it became public he misrepresented his academic qualifications. “The factor that the premier has not given [detailed] reasons for his decision to suspend the MEC has also left a bitter taste in some people, especially if the allegations of sexual harassment are true because this could mean that he is trying to protect the MEC,” he added.
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