Joburg mayor puts MMC Kabelo Gwamanda on special leave

JUST IN: Morero places corruption-accused Kabelo Gwamanda on special leave
In a media statement confirming the news, Morero said he has decided to place MMC Gwamanda on special leave, effective immediately, and relieve him of all his executive duties.
Joburg mayor puts MMC Kabelo Gwamanda on special leave following arrest on fraud charges
The mayoral committee member will be placed on special leave with immediate effect following his arrest last week in connection with a fraudulent funeral insurance scheme.
Ex-Joburg mayor Gwamanda placed on leave amid funeral policy fraud charges
Former Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has been placed on special leave following his arrest on Friday for allegedly scamming Soweto residents in a fraudulent funeral insurance scheme. On Tuesday, the political management committee in the City of Johannesburg Metro convened to discuss the fraud charges against Gwamanda.
WATCH | Joburg Mayor urged to remove Gwamanda immediately
JOHANNESBURG - Leadership expert, Dr Mazwe Majola, says Joburg Mayor Dada Morero must remove Kabelo Gwamanda immediately. The former mayor, and current community development MMC, was placed on special leave after he was arrested last Friday. Gwamanda allegedly scammed Soweto residents in a fraudulent funeral insurance scheme over 10 years ago.
Mpho Phalatse: ‘Kabelo Gwamanda was wanted by Soweto residents when he emerged as Joburg mayor’
Phalatse said she understands the warrant of arrest against Kabelo Gwamanda was issued in May, and ‘foul play behind the scene’ has caused the delay in effecting the arrest.
BREAKING: Joburg MMC Gwamanda placed on special leave
Kabelo Gwamanda was arrested and charged with fraud and corruption for allegedly defrauding people through a burial scheme.
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