RNM deputy mayor’s bodyguards arrested in traffic blitz – #NenzaniLaEzweni
The official BMW X5 the duo were travelling in, was impounded.
Two bodyguards assigned to Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) deputy mayor Sbusiso Shange were arrested on Tuesday this week.
They appeared in court on Wednesday and were granted bail.
“We are cleaning up our road networks, restoring law and order, and ensuring the safety of road users as guided by the National Road Traffic Act,” said Duma.
RNM issued a statement earlier today (Friday 28th).
Simon April, spokesman from RNM, said that at the time of the alleged incident, the two bodyguards were reportedly travelling in the official vehicle allocated to the deputy mayor.
He confirmed that the deputy mayor was not present in the vehicle when the incident occurred.
“The municipality wishes to place on record that RNM upholds and promotes the principles of legality, accountability, and strict compliance with all laws and regulations governing the conduct of municipal employees, including those relating to road traffic, use of state resources, and public safety.”
April said that while the matter remains under investigation by the Saps and will follow the necessary judicial processes.
“The municipality has initiated its own internal processes to ascertain the facts and determine the appropriate action in line with applicable municipal policies and legislative prescripts.
April said the municipality views the alleged conduct in a serious light and assures the public that the matter will be handled with the required diligence, transparency, and procedural fairness.
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