Local Government minister July Moyo suspended Mafume in
December accusing him of gross misconduct and incompetence.
This was Mafume’s fourth suspension on similar charges.
Mafume’s lawyer Tonderai Bhatasara on Thursday wrote to
acting town clerk Phakamile Moyo informing him that Mafume was resuming his
duties after the expiry of the 45-day suspension.
“We write to advise that our client’s suspension by the
honourable minister through a letter dated December 17, 2021 has lapsed
following the expiring of the statutory 45 days,” Bhatasara wrote.
“Accordingly, by operation of law, our client has reverted
to the status before his suspension as mayor of the City of Harare. Our client
has written this letter to advise that communication and notices of meetings be
brought to his attention as required by law. This is a courtesy letter. Our
client will be attending to his duties with effect Friday February 4, 2021.”
Mafume approached the High challenging his suspension.
MDC-T councillor Steward Mutizwa was the acting mayor. Newsday
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