This follows his suspension from the DA caucus on Tuesday. Standers was suspended after a media conference with the George Herald on Friday last week, which the DA caucus deemed to be in contravention of DA party policy as the mayor did not consult the caucus.
At the media conference Standers distanced himself from the termination of certain employee contracts at the municipality, the withdrawal of charges against a DA councillor regarding alleged electricity theft and a tender that was awarded which he questioned.
As one of the reasons for his resignation Standers cites the “interference by the regional DA structures in the municipality”.
Jaco Londt the leader of the DA: East division responded: “It is very telling that Mr Standers plans to end his relationship with the DA only after his term ends. It’s clear he wants to have his cake and eat it.”
He said the timing of Standers's resignation is "obviously suspicious, given the ongoing disciplinary proceedings against him".
He said the timing of Standers's resignation is "obviously suspicious, given the ongoing disciplinary proceedings against him".
