‘Ratepayers’ money is wasted so irresponsibly’

Bargaining council commissioner slams Bay municipality over senior official’s 30-month suspension — but city plans to challenge ruling

The return to work this week of a senior Nelson Mandela Bay municipality supply chain director after a 30-month suspension has caused a stir.

Cynthia Ngxesha reported for duty on Tuesday after a ruling by the South African Local Bargaining Council, which overturned her suspension, describing it as “excessively long” and “a waste of ratepayers’ money”. ..

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