Mduduzi Vilakazi, the suspended CEO of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), has resigned.

His resignation came only a few weeks before he had to face a disciplinary hearing.

Vilakazi was suspended on August 5 following an internal forensic report that was tabled before the MTPA board.

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Vilakazi was facing, among others, allegations of financial mismanagement and approving tenders worth millions of rand without following the correct procedures.

Tudie Grovè-Morgan, the DA spokesperson for finance, economic development, and tourism, has called on Premier Mandla Ndlovu to lay criminal charges against Vilakazi.

Vilakazi did not respond to questions sent to him.