Truman Prince

Truman Prince is a South African politician, former Central Karoo District Municipality manager, and currently Executive Mayor of Beaufort West Local Municipality.

Truman Prince obtained his Honours Degree in Public Administration in 2013, and successfully completed his master's degree in Public Administration in 2015 at the University of the Western Cape, with a thesis entitled "The Challenges of Community Participation at a local level - A case study of the Beaufort West Municipality".[1]

History

Once a member of the African National Congress (ANC), he was expelled from the party in January 2006 when a TV documentary on child prostitution showed him flirting with underage girls at a truck stop in Beaufort West.[2][3] later founding the Independent Civic Organisation of South Africa (Icosa).[4] He was reinstated as municipal manager by the municipal council in June 2007 after a protracted legal battle, but was fired from his post in August by provincial vote.[5]

References
  1. Hartley, Aziz (17 July 2007). "Return of Prince causes political fray". Independent Online. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 1 August 2007.
  2. Bailey, Candice. "Prince is father of my child, says ex-student". IOL. Independent Online. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  3. "Truman Prince dethroned". News 24. 24.com. 29 January 2006. Retrieved 1 August 2007.
  4. "Truman Prince to hear his fate". Independent Online. Independent News & Media. 14 February 2006. Retrieved 1 August 2007.
  5. "Truman Prince axed again". Independent Online. 28 June 2007. Retrieved 7 August 2007.


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