The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Daniel Garwe, overturned the suspension of Mr. Ronnie Dube, the Town Clerk of the City of Victoria Falls. Minister Garwe expressed concerns about the council's actions in a letter to the Mayor.
The Minister noted two main issues with the council's decision:
The council had quickly held a special meeting on the 3rd of the month to approve the Town Clerk's suspension. This occurred after Mayor Thuso Moyo reportedly hired a group to deliver the suspension letter.
The Minister noted two main issues with the council's decision:
- The council violated Section 139 (4) of the Urban Councils Act by creating two inquiry bodies. This could lead to unnecessary financial costs for the council.
- The choice to pay allowances to the suspended Town Clerk lacked support from existing council policies.
The council had quickly held a special meeting on the 3rd of the month to approve the Town Clerk's suspension. This occurred after Mayor Thuso Moyo reportedly hired a group to deliver the suspension letter.
