Zahid Badroodien resumes position as Mayco Member for Water and Sanitation
Zahid Badroodien has resumed his position as the City of Cape Town’s Mayco Member for Water and Sanitation.
Badroodien voluntary stepped down from his position in
September 2022, after he was accused of tampering of an electricity meter at a
property owned by him.
PICTURE - Facebook: Cllr. Zahid BadroodienCape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, confirmed that
Badroodien is back at the City offices, following a disciplinary outcome which
cleared his name.
‘’This follows the outcome of an inquiry clearing the
Councillor of charges relating to electricity tampering, and Council accepting
the recommendation of a written warning being issued to him due to his property
ownership obligations. All inquiry processes are now complete following
Councillor Badroodien’s confirmation that he will not appeal the findings,’’
said Hill-Lewis.
‘’I have let Cllr Badroodien know that I am satisfied that
he now resume his important work as the Mayoral Committee member for Water and
Sanitation, effective immediately. Cllr Badroodien has served this portfolio
with the utmost care and distinction, building relationships across the city
for better water and sanitation. I have full confidence that he will be a
driving force in delivering on our ambitious infrastructure investments and
service delivery priorities with dedication and integrity. I would like to thank Cllr Siseko Mbandezi
who has done an excellent job caretaking this critical portfolio while Council
processes were under way,’’ added Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis.
Done By: Mitchum George
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