By Gomolemo Winkel  

Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality has confirmed that the final report from the grievance hearing, involving allegations of sexual harassment against General Manager of Communications Qondile Khedama, was officially received on 11 May 2026.

Khedama was placed on special leave in December last year following allegations of sexual misconduct were levelled against him.

The latest development came from City Manager Sello Moroe on Friday, stating that the municipality is currently reviewing the findings in the report.

“The municipality is currently undertaking the necessary consultations and administrative processes to consider the findings and recommendations contained in the report.

“This process is being conducted in accordance with applicable labour legislation, municipal governance prescripts, principles of procedural fairness, and the municipality’s internal disciplinary and grievance procedures,” Moroe said in a media statement..

The municipality admitted that the matter has dragged on for an extended period, therefore raising an alarm among affected parties who have been awaiting closure on the issue.

 “We remain mindful that this matter has been pending for a considerable period and acknowledge the expectation for closure by all concerned parties.

“The intention is to conclude the process and communicate the outcome before the end of May,” he said.

Journal News sent an enquiry regarding the matter, but there was no response at the time of publication.