By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde suspended Community Safety Member of the Executive Council (MEC) Albert Fritz on Sunday.
In a statement released by the premier’s office, Winde said he received “serious allegations” against Fritz in the past week.
“I have summoned the MEC and informed him of these allegations, as well as my decision to suspend him with immediate effect, which he has accepted. I have initiated a full investigation, which must proceed on an unhindered basis. Fritz has offered his full cooperation in this investigation,” said the statement.
GOOD’s Brett Herron called on Winde to clarify the reasons for Fritz’s suspension.
“There is far too much speculation about what the suspension is about… [Winde] owes it to the people of the Western Cape to clarify what the suspension is about.”
He said an update would be provided in due course.