The DA has been the subject of criticism from the ANC, and I must say that some members are, in fact, sitting here in this Parliament. Hon Marius Fransman and the former Premier of the Western Cape, hon Ebrahim Rasool, have been accusing the DA of firing members of the Western Cape government unjustly. The DA would like to strongly refute these claims. It is untrue, and it is complete nonsense. [Interjections.]
The terminations of employment were based on the provincial government of the Western Cape receiving the final outcome of an investigation by Herold Gie attorneys, regarding the role played by the provincial government officials in the unlawful establishment of the Erasmus Commission of Inquiry by former Premier Ebrahim Rasool against the City of Cape Town. This is what we are trying to do here. We have provided well-documented proof to that effect.
The institution of this investigation was the result of a consultation with legal services between the Premier of the Western Cape and the office that provided that information. Now, I want to say that, based on the findings of the recommendations on the investigation, the provincial administration has reached a settlement with some officials, and one of them is Shanaaz Majiet, who has voluntarlly left government without being pushed by the government. Thank you very much. [Interjections.] [Time expired.]