​The municipality has finally concluded the disciplinary proceedings of Mr DD Naidoo who was placed on suspension following the release of the Section 106 investigation report by COGTA.Following a series of considerations made by municipal leadership on this matter, which among them includes avoiding to engage the municipality on a long protracted disciplinary processes with exorbitant financial implications. An amicable settlement equivalent to six months salary has been concluded between the municipality and Mr DD Naidoo to part ways amicably from his employment contract with immediate effect.This will go a long way towards instilling stability in the administration and in ensuring that the municipality directs its efforts and financial resources towards fulfilling its service delivery obligations. The municipality will continue to institute consequence management proceedings to members of staff implicated in the section 106 investigation report.In the interest of instilling stability in the municipality, the leadership of the municipality will now be seeking to expedite the process of making a suitable appointment to the position of Municipal Manager.ENDSISSUED BY:UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITYFor more information and media queries contact:Senior Manager: Mayoralty and CommunicationsMr France ZamaFrance.Zama@ugu.websitesupport.co.za