Rumours of new car for eThekwini manager position false: deputy mayor: “If one was to buy a car for my wife, they would need to buy three because I have three wives,” says Philani Mavundla.
eThekwini deputy mayor Philani Mavundla has denied allegations he was being improperly influenced to shortlist candidates for the position of municipal manager. File photo.The new eThekwini municipal manager is expected to be announced next week, mayor Mxolisi Kaunda said on Tuesday.
Addressing media at the Durban City Hall, Kaunda said the selection panel, led by deputy mayor Philani Mavundla, had concluded interviews more than a week ago and candidates would undergo competence assessments in the next few days. . Once they are done — we anticipate it to be by the end this week — a report will be presented to the executive committee and council next week.”
He was responding to an anonymous e-mail tip-off received by Kaunda on Thursday, which he confirmed, adding it was being investigated.municipal political parties and their representatives on the selection panelIt said a new car was bought for Mavundla’s wife to ensure a favourable decision.