Unions should act against lazy members

He said he would not read the speech he could not authenticate, as the council officers only submitted it to his office a day before the opening of the full council sitting. He told councillors that he had long requested that the officers submit the speech a week or two before the council meeting, so he could familiarise himself with its content, and further ascertain its authenticity.

Thutlwe stated that the officers have not heeded his call and continue to submit late.