GQEBERHA – The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has placed a second senior official from its traffic and licensing directorate on precautionary suspension with full pay pending internal investigations.
Eric Tiso joins traffic and licensing director Warren Prins, who was previously suspended while disciplinary processes are conducted.
The municipality has confirmed that appropriate interim management arrangements have been implemented to ensure continuity of service delivery and operational stability within the directorate, while emphasising its commitment to due process and the consistent application of labour laws.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) spokesperson Sithembiso Soyaya confirmed that Tiso has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay, pending the finalisation of an internal investigation and the applicable disciplinary processes.
“In line with the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995, particularly Schedule 8, the Code of Good Practice on Dismissal, and established labour jurisprudence, the Municipality is legally constrained from commenting on the merits, details, or allegations relating to an ongoing investigation and disciplinary process.”
He added that doing so would “compromise due process, procedural fairness, and the rights of all parties involved.”
Soyaya noted that the suspension is just a precautionary measure, not a finding of guilt. “It is intended to allow the investigation to proceed without interference, in accordance with labour law principles and good governance,” he said.
Answering with regard to the matter involving Warren Prins, Soyaya said the process is also subject to internal investigations and prescribed labour procedures. The Municipality will not comment on the substance or progress of that matter while it remains under investigation.”
In addition, “The Municipality will not speculate or comment on operational arrangements or individual acting responsibilities linked to ongoing disciplinary processes,” he said.
Soyaya confirmed that appropriate interim management arrangements have been implemented to ensure continuity of service delivery and operational stability within the directorate.
Soyaya concluded that “all disciplinary matters are handled fairly, lawfully, and without prejudice, and outcomes will be communicated at the appropriate time, once processes have been completed.”
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