DISCIPLINARY DISASTER: Suspended Nelson Mandela Bay city manager paid R6.7m — disciplinary hearing collapses
Nelson Mandela Bay’s disciplinary hearing against suspended city manager Noxolo Nqwazi was terminated after procedural failures – she’s drawn R6.7m in salary while on suspension.
Nelson Mandela Bay city manager Noxolo Nqwazi's disciplinary hearing was halted due to procedural failures, exposing a significant issue of mismanagement. Nqwazi, who has been on suspension since October 2023, has drawn R6.7 million in salary during her suspension, costing taxpayers millions. The disciplinary committee chairperson, Adriaan van der Walt, found that the municipality did not follow key requirements in bringing Nqwazi before a disciplinary hearing.
The hearing was terminated after the chairperson concluded that the council had never officially determined the nature of the misconduct against Nqwazi and did not authorize the mayor to appoint an independent external chairperson and officer to lead evidence. Despite the termination of the hearing, the municipality could potentially initiate new proceedings, provided they adhere to the regulations.
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