The Patriotic Alliance has expressed concern over the suspension of top fire officials in the George Municipality in the Western Cape. Fire Chief, Neels Barnard, and George Fire Department Station Commander, Santa Sternsdorf, are currently on suspension.
Municipal spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says commenting on internal matters is against their policy.
This is really a bad time seeing this is one of the bisiest seasons that George has ever had and its fire season as well where most of the fire occur in this area and where their expertise are needed. But Im also glad to tell the public that the fire department of George has a lot of officials that is trying to step up and fill into the shoes of them, says PAs Brendon Adams.
