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Allegations of Nepotism Surface in Mthatha Local Municipality

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What happened

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A whistleblower in the Mthatha-based KSD local municipality alleged that nepotism was rampant, claiming managers hired relatives and their children for posts that were not advertised or shortlisting interviews.

From dailydispatch.co.za

Why it matters

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The allegations include instances where appointments were made without verification from the human resources department. The whistleblower formally petitioned Zolile Williams, the public protector, Hawks, and the auditor-general, demanding a full investigation.

From dailydispatch.co.za

Who's involved

  • WilliamsRecipient of the formal complaint regarding governance failures in the municipality.
  • KSDThe local government entity at the center of the nepotism allegations.
  • HawksThe government agency formally requested to investigate the alleged misconduct.

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