FORMER ACTING DIRECTOR DISMISSES RACISM CLAIMS

Kannemeyer calls racism allegations a witch-hunt amid suspension controversy

- NICOLA DANIELS

FORMER Acting Director of Corporate Services at Stellenbosch Municipality, Alexander Kannemeyer has described the racism allegations levelled against him as “a witch-hunt and vindictive attempt” to stifle or prevent his investigation against senior Infrastructure management personnel. Kannemeyer broke his silence in a scathing four-page letter, seen by the Cape Times, in response to the Council's September 5 resolution recommending his suspension.

Kannemeyer recently resigned from the acting director position. He now continues to serve solely in his role as Human Resources Manager. Kannemeyer was thrust into the spotlight after a two-minute video clip, leaked from a confidential 30-minute meeting, surfaced on social media. In the video, he voiced concern over the lack of transformation at Stellenbosch Municipality, particularly within the Infrastructure Department. After the clip was leaked, the DA and Solidarity called for Kannemeyer’s suspension. The issue was scheduled for discussion at an in-council meeting last week, where his response to the proposed suspension was to be considered. However, Kannemeyer resigned from the corporate services role.