The Democratic Alliance has urged the precautionary suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla, who faces fraud and corruption charges and is scheduled to return from special leave on Monday.
The Democratic Alliance has called for the precautionary suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla. Lerutla has been on special leave since April and is set to resume his duties on Monday.
Lerutla and suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi face charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. The charges relate to a 2019 incident in which Lerutla allegedly arranged for someone to impersonate him at a court appearance for a speeding offence. The state claims Lerutla paid Mkhwanazi and the impersonator R200 000 each.
DA MP Michael Bagraim said the process involves gathering evidence of a prima facie case and weighing the risks of returning someone with access to public funds to their post.
