Cape Town – Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has fired Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz from his position, with “immediate effect”.
Winde’s decision came after an independent probe found sufficient evidence in the allegations of sexual misconduct against Fritz.
“This morning I informed Albert Fritz of my decision to remove him from the provincial executive cabinet, effective immediately.
This morning I informed Albert Fritz of my decision to remove him from the provincial executive cabinet, effective immediately.
You can read my full statement here: https://t.co/QyeDHkOESY pic.twitter.com/fxvrCuTNbY
— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) March 1, 2022
“I made this decision after receiving a report from Advocate Jennifer Williams following the finalisation of her independent investigation to test the veracity of several allegations that were made against him, which led to his suspension last month.
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“The investigation report was submitted to me on Sunday evening. I have considered the content, and a meeting with Adv Williams and our own legal team took place yesterday afternoon, where we discussed it and I sought further clarity,” Winde said in a statement.
Winde said that the investigation report was submitted to him on Sunday evening
He said the independent probe found “sufficient credibility” in the allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse.
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“I am extremely angry at what appears to be verifiable incidences of serious sexual misconduct by him, in circumstances which in and of themselves were inappropriate.
“That it is by someone who has been tasked to protect our youth and our communities, is to me unfathomable.
“It is a shocking violation of his oath of office and the principles of our constitutional democracy,” said Winde.
Fritz was suspended last month, pending a probe into what was termed “serious allegations” that were levelled against him at the time.
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Betha Madhomu
