The response below is based on information received from the Maruleng Local Municipality:
(1) Yes, the municipal manager of Maruleng Local Municipality in Limpopo was suspended at a special council meeting held on 5 August 2015.
(a) Misconduct
(b) Yes, the Council meeting was legally constituted.
(2) (a) Five (5) special council meetings have been held by the Maruleng Local Municipality since 1 January 2015.
(b) (i)
• 25 January 2015: The acting allowance for the Chief Traffic Officer, the acting allowance for the Director: Corporate Services, the suspension of employees and the informal settlement upgrading by Housing Development.
• 9 February 2015: Approval of adjustment budget.
• 29 May 2015: 2015/16 budget approval.
• 23 July 2015: Notice of suspension of the municipal manager.
• 5 August 2015: Suspension of the municipal manager.
(ii) Invitations were issued.
(3) Yes, the agenda for each specified meeting was circulated