DA concerned about Ilembe

The Democratic Alliance (DA) Caucus in Ilembe Council has recorded its concern, following the departure of Chief Financial Officer, Mahendra Chandulal.

Chandulal, whose contract had expired several moths ago, has been retained on a month-to-month basis, until yesterday (Tuesday, 28 February 2023), when Council was expected to appoint an acting CFO, while the process to fill in the position gets underway.

DA Caucus Leader in the District Council, Cllr Krsna Sing feels that Chandulal should have re-applied foe the job, and should have been considered for another term of employment.

Singh has also expressed suspicion that political pressure could have been brought to bear, to force Chandulal out. The position of CFO, Singh argues, remains