GOOD statement by Christie Noble
GOOD: Stellenbosch Municipality Councillor
10 June 2022
The GOOD party calls for a full investigation into all property transactions at the Stellenbosch Municipality which took place under the leadership of now suspended Property Manager, Mr Piet Smit.
Mr Smit has resigned with immediate effect amid serious allegations of irregular tenders and corrupt property deals.
As GOOD, we believe it’s crucial to dig deeper into the possible pile of corruption.
GOOD is submitting a motion to the Speaker to call for a full report that discloses all property transactions that were approved by Council, or in terms of any delegations, in which the former manager was involved and for which he was charged.
We demand that an independent forensic investigator be appointed to investigate and report to Council on whether all property transactions, including disposals by sale or lease, as well as acquisitions, during the former Manager’s term of office, were:
(a) lawful and compliant with the Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations and other relevant legislation and
(b) whether there is any prima facie evidence of corruption.
Given that council property is public property which belongs to the people of Stellenbosch, they deserve answers and clarity from those in charge.
If there is found to be evidence of corruption and mismanagement, action needs to be taken.
This motion must be tabled before Council at the next special meeting on 22 June 2022.
Media enquiries:
Christie Noble, GOOD: Stellenbosch Municipality Councillor
Cell: 062 401 4506
Email: christienoble11@gmail.com
Janke Tolmay, GOOD: Media Manager
Cell: 0733671223
Email: janke@forgood.org.za