Chairperson, the committee observed that there now is political, financial and administrative stability. However, there are cases of fraud and corruption. The committee, after interacting with stakeholders, recommends that forensic investigations be suspended and, in their place, the Hawks should take over.
The Speaker and the mayor should deal with the issue of the absence of councillors and, therefore, the committee recommends to the House that it endorses the interventions and further recommends that the MEC ensures that regular reports are submitted to the House. I thank you. [Applause.]
Debate concluded.
Question put: That the Report be adopted.
IN FAVOUR: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape