Under-fire mayor Dan Plato has defended himself against calls that he be suspended over violating the provincial government’s directive that prohibits councillors from distributing food. lockdown CapeTimesSA
Cape Town – Under-fire mayor Dan Plato has defended himself against calls that he be suspended over violating the provincial government’s directive that prohibits councillors from distributing food.
Essential services for councillors included: fire and emergency services; municipal security; sanitation services and refuse collection. In Cape Town, opposition parties have now called for Plato’s head, saying he was a law unto himself and blatantly violated the lockdown regulations as well as the Municipal Financial Management Act, including the ethical code for councillors.“The City has not taken a decision to distribute food aid. All we know is that mayor Plato is conniving in secret with donors for aid, which he then distributes to DA supporters.
“This ranges from attempts to centralise food relief with Sassa, to nonsensical prohibitions of cooked food,” Plato said.Bredell’s spokesperson, James-Brent Styan, referred the matter to the speaker’s office, which he said dealt with allegations against councillors.
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