KNYSNA NEWS - Velile Waxa, who remains in custody after his arrest in connection with the murder of councillor Victor Molosi, is no longer a councillor in Knysna.
Earlier this year, Waxa was subjected to a disciplinary hearing due to a number of charges of misconduct, contravening the Code of Conduct for Councillors, and found guilty on all counts.
In July, the Knysna council requested local government minister Anton Bredell to remove Waxa from council, and in a letter addressed to Waxa on 1 November, Bredell states that he concurs with the findings of the disciplinary committee and therefore removes Waxa from council with immediate effect.
In his letter, Bredell says, "Should you wish to review my decision, you may approach the Western Cape High Court."
Waxa was an independent ward councillor of Ward 4, where by-elections will now be held to replace him.
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- Muti drama in Molosi murder case
- 'R150 000 to murder Molosi'
- Molosi accused stays in jail for now
- Stumbling testimony of Molosi murder accused
- Update: Victor Molosi murder trial
- Molosi trial: Suspect remains in custody
- Bail application: Victor Molosi Murder
- Protest ahead of court proceedings
- Molosi Murder suspects to appear in Court A today
- Suspects charged with premeditated murder
- Councillor arrested for murder
- Councillor arrested for Molosi's murder
- March proceeding 'peacefully' into Knysna
- Saying goodbye to a local legend
- Victor Molosi laid to rest
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