PORT ELIZABETH - LINDA MTI MAY BE OUT OF A JOB IN TROLLIP'S NEW NELSON MANDELA BAY METRO

The first head to roll could be that of the metro’s head of safety and security, Linda Mti, who had allegedly been appointed by Jordaan under dubious circumstances.

Trollip has been vocal against Mti’s appointment and described him as a “convicted criminal” who was hired only because of his close ties with Jordaan.

Trollip told the Weekend Argus on Saturday: “We will not tolerate officials in this municipality who are corrupt, unqualified or who were appointed irregularly”.

During a media briefing, Trollip said he would not conduct a purge, but would follow proper procedure before anyone was fired, including Mti.

But it is largely expected that Mti will be let go. The DA has painted him as a man with a tainted past, who was implicated in an ongoing fraud and corruption investigation by the Hawks.

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