It is not clear at this stage why the police have taken a senior municipal official in for questioning.

What is clear is that an official has not reported for work this morning, adding to speculation that a major operation is underway.

While the municipal rumour mill is working overtime, one thing is certain…

A senior official has been taken in for questioning by government officials.

We will update this story with more information as soon as we know more.

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