The IFP is considering placing Abaqulusi municipality speaker Michael Khumalo on suspension following his remarks at a funeral at the weekend that a family member of a late councillor would be hired to replace him in the council.
hat he had just instructed the municipal manager that they would hire a youth from the Mbatha family.
Since the video emerged on social media, Khumalo has been met with backlash, with the SA Municipal Workers Union demanding action be taken against Khumalo.In a statement, IFP KwaZulu-Natal provincial chairperson Thami Ntuli said they shared the concerns raised by political parties and the public, adding they viewed them in serious light.
“We will report back to the public once the internal inquiry has been completed and will not hesitate to take decisive action, if deemed necessary,” Ntuli said.
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