SACP: Decision needed on Zandile Gumede
The South African Communist Party (SACP) says it's concerned about eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede’s extended leave of absence.
Gumede is facing corruption allegation relating to a city tender.
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal announced on Wednesday that Gumede’s 30-day leave of absence has been extended.
The party says the committee probing the matter hasn't completed its report to the provincial executive committee.
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The SACP's Nomcebo Msomi says she hopes the ANC will come to a decision soon.
"We cannot afford for us to come out in a situation where we still remain leaderless - especially after the audit outcomes of the auditor-general who…said there's been intimidation from the metro.”