The council will on Friday deliberate on whether to agree to let suspended MM Tankiso Mea go without pursuing the disciplinary processes against him. This after it was reported that Mea tendered his resignation letter in June and his last day at the helm of the metro's position is expected to be 31 July 2021, following his suspension in May 2021. According to the DA, the independent investigation led by two senior counsellors (SC) - Tebogo Manye and Johan Nel - found that most charges of maladministration and misconduct against Mea were substantiated. 

OFM News understands that on Wednesday, during a closed committee meeting, the council could not agree whether to accept Mea's resignation and thus it opted to seek legal advice over the matter.

According to the Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance in the Mangaung Caucus, David Masoeu, the party notes the resignation of the suspended Mea. The DA previously laid charges of maladministration and misconduct against Mea.

"We are adamant that the only true reason for his resignation is to avoid accountability for his actions. We will make sure that Mea is held accountable for his misconduct and maladministration charges, which was substantiated by the Independent Investigators," Masoeu added.

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