UNDER FIRE: Why is Nelson Mandela Bay’s legal chief still at work? MPs demand answers
Allegations of fraud and wasting municipal funds against Nelson Mandela Bay’s director of Legal Services resurfaced after mayor Babalwa Lobishe was questioned about why she was not suspended pending the outcome of her criminal case.
Nelson Mandela Bay's Director of Legal Services, Nobuntu Mpongwana, is facing scrutiny from parliamentary members over her continued employment despite serious criminal charges. MPs questioned Mayor Babalwa Lobishe regarding Mpongwana's active role in the city's legal department while facing allegations of fraud and defeating the ends of justice. These charges stem from a 2019 incident involving the termination of a law firm, Gray Moodliar, which was handling numerous municipal cases, some related to alleged official misconduct. The termination was later deemed unlawful by the high court, which cited potential wasteful expenditure.
The situation raises concerns about accountability and proper governance within the municipality, particularly regarding officials facing criminal charges.
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