​The municipality has today concluded its internal disciplinary proceedings of nine employees who also served as SAMWU shop-stewards who were suspended and charged for various acts of gross misconduct.The findings of the disciplinary hearing have found these employees guilty of all the charges that were preferred against them. And following these findings, a sanction of dismissal has been imposed upon these nine employees and this sanction has been accordingly implemented by the municipality in accordance with the relevant provisions of the disciplinary procedure.The municipality will continue to implement stringent consequence management measures where necessary in its pursuit to maintain law and order in the workplace.ENDSISSUED BY:UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITYFor more information and media queries contact:Municipal SpokespersonMr France Zama(039) 688 5711France.Zama@ugu.websitesupport.co.za