DA's George mayor Naik refuses to step down, given ultimatum

[schumi]

Cape Town – DA George mayor Melvin Naik has refused his party’s call for him to step down, saying the DA’s decision was premeditated and biased.

The party has given him until today to resign and said should he refuse, his party membership would cease and he would no longer be a municipal councillor in George.

But Naik said no consideration was given to the application of the rules of “natural justice” before making the decision. “I was asked to give reasons why I should not resign.

“These reasons were submitted last Friday. Yesterday (Monday) we received a notice of the federal executive’s request for me to resign within 48 hours.

“I am not going to resign as the DA requested me to.

“If the DA believes in what they advocate - freedom and fairness, two of the party’s values - they would let the process run its course,” he said.

He said his legal team had written to the DA, telling the party to stop “this unconstitutional process” and that he would approach the courts for the necessary relief.

The DA’s decision follows its George caucus passing a motion of no confidence in Naik.

The party said Naik was fingered in a forensic investigation into allegations of fraud, corruption, maladministration and serious malpractice within the George Municipality.

More at : https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/new...refuses-to-step-down-given-ultimatum-42587893

 

[schumi]

. DA ready for fightback from George Mayor Melvin Naik over removal

CAPE TOWN - The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it was prepared for a fight with its George mayor, Melvin Naik, who the party wants removed from office.

The DA said that the mayor had until 9.15am on Thursday morning to submit his resignation, failing which his party membership would be terminated.

For the past six months, the party has been at loggerheads with Naik over several controversies.

The DA said that it would go to court to get George Mayor Mevil Naik out of office.

More at : https://ewn.co.za/2020/02/13/da-ready-for-fightback-from-george-mayor-melvin-naik-over-removal

 

[3WA]

Allegations but no criminal charges. Why are there never criminal charges?

 

[mercurial]

Another De Lille incident for the DA.

 

[ShaunSA]

They don't want you anymore Melvin. Take your pie and vaai

 

[WAslayer]

They don't want you anymore Melvin. Take your pie and vaai

*waai

 

[konfab]

Allegations but no criminal charges. Why are there never criminal charges?

The DA handed a forensic report implicating its mayor in George, Melvin Naik, in corruption over to the George police for investigation on Wednesday morning.

"This is in pursuance of a criminal investigation against Mayor Melvin Naik and others implicated in alleged involvement in corrupt activities and interfering in administrative processes," DA MP and constituency head for George Geordin Hill-Lewis said in a statement.

The forensic investigation was conducted on Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell's instruction.

https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/...-implicating-its-mayor-in-corruption-20200122

Because the justice system only ever snaps to action when the crime is racism. Every other crime takes years to process.

 

[grok]

Well, if the ANC can do it..

 

[yebocan]

Another De Lille incident for the DA.

They will use the 'De Lille' clause to get rid of him.

 

[ponder]

Hopefully he's gone in the morning.

 

[SoldierMan]

The DA’s decision follows its George caucus passing a motion of no confidence in Naik.

Surely this is enough for him to be removed?

 

[yebocan]

- when a laptop boy is involved, there is way more to a story than what is being spun for public consumption.

 

[TheChamp]

Surely this is enough for him to be removed?

No, it isn't.