Part 4: Comment from former municipal manager, Kebone Masange

Former municipal manager, Kebone Masange, was contacted with regards to all the allegations of wrongdoing that allegedly occurred under his watch. He offered a blanket statement.

June 12, 2019

Newcastle Advertiser 1 minute read

“l would like to state that l was a municipal manager up to the time of my resignation and l believe that my responsibility as the accounting officer ended at that time. I take no other responsibility for issues that may be of any interest from any person as regards matters concerning my previous employer.

I believe that for the past four years since my departure, the municipality appointed some capable individuals to lead the organisation as municipal manager. I believe they are better placed to respond to any matter which took place even prior to my appointment as a municipal official. The current municipal manager is a successor in title and should be able to respond to any matters concerning the municipality.

As regards contracts referred to in your email, the current incumbent must be in a position respond. All documents relevant to the matters raised are in the custody of the municipality.” – Kebone Masange, former municipal manager.