The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has accepted the request from Provincial Leader, Mr Albert Fritz, to step down from his position as Western Cape Provincial Leader until the completion of the investigation into allegations levelled against him.

Mr Fritz will provide his full cooperation and has stepped down to allow the investigation to proceed unhindered.

The Provincial Executive Committee has actioned this request, and the Deputy Leader, Minister Tertuis Simmers, will be Acting Leader for the time being.

Mr Fritz was suspended from his position as MEC for Community Safety by Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, yesterday.

 

Issued by DA Western Cape Provincial Chairperson, Jaco Londt