GOOD statement by Brett Herron,
GOOD: Secretary-General and Member of Provincial Parliament
23 January 2022
A media statement, which appeared to emanate from the Premier of the Western Cape, started doing the rounds this evening.
In this statement the Premier announces the suspension of MEC Albert Fritz with “immediate effect” based on “serious allegations” of his “conduct”.
The announcement is so cryptic and lacking in detail that some have questioned its authenticity.
I have received confirmation, informally, that the statement is not fake.
In any event, the Premier owes it to the people of the Western Cape to explain the announcement and to provide some basis for the suspension.
The Premier should clarify whether the allegations relate to an issue of Fritz’s conduct in government or matters outside of government and of a personal nature.
The Premier should also announce who will be the conducting the investigation he announced.
The statement, if it is indeed real, is withholding of detail and information and is feeding speculation.
The Premier must provide reasonable access to information and answers and we call on him to clarify what the basis for the suspension is.
Fritz is also the Provincial Leader of the Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape.
Media enquiries:
Brett Herron, GOOD: Secretary-General
Cell: 0825183264
Email: bretth@forgood.org.za
Samkelo Mgobozi, GOOD: Media Manager
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