MAYCO member for Human Settlements Malusi Booi has been suspended with immediate effect – just hours after cops raided his office.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced the suspension yesterday afternoon, following Wednesday’s raid when the commercial crimes unit of the SAPS seized docu
ments, cellphones, laptops and other electronic devices.
“The SAPS informed me this morning [yesterday] that the investigation is at an early stage, but is potentially serious and relates to alleged fraud and corruption, and that further details cannot be disclosed at this time.
“As a result, I have suspended councillor Booi from his position on the mayoral committee.
Ongoing
“In the interim, I have appointed alderman James Vos as acting Mayco member for Human Settlements,” Hill-Lewis said.
The SAPS raid comes amid ongoing investigations into allegations of fraud…
