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#SiegeofLadysmith2020 – Mayor on sick leave for 2 months, says premier

The protest has been suspended for 2 months as well

March 13, 2020

Rod Skinner 1 minute read

Ubumbano Lokuthula Organisation chairperson Andile Hlatshwayo

The meeting held between the Ubumbano Lokuthula Organisation, uThukela officials and Premier Sihle Zikalala at uThukela District Municipality is over.

A decision was taken to suspend the protest for two months. At the same time, Premier Zikalala confirmed that Mayor Vincent Madlala would be on Voluntary sick leave for two months while allegations against him are investigated.

Ubumbano Lokuthula Organisation chairperson Andile Hlatshwayo addressed supporters outside the district municipality offices.

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Update 2 This story has been updated to correct a factual error. The mayor was not suspended, but is on sick leave.

“Premier Zikalala briefed the stakeholders about the decision of the Mayor of Alfred Duma Municipality, Cllr Vincent Madlala, to take voluntary sick leave and attend to matters of ill-health as he has been unwell. The Premier wished Mayor Madlala a speedy recovery as he is attend to his health matters.” – Taken from a media press release issued by the premiers’ office.

This is a developing story and we will update it as soon as we know more.

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