The City is tight-lipped on reports that a metro policeman found guilty of sexual assault has been dismissed.
An investigation was launched after superintendent Melvin Julies was accused of sexually assaulting a female subordinate last year.
The female cop had told the Cape Times how she was victimised, isolated and relegated to work in a back room of the metro police department after reporting the incident.
After investigations, Julies was found guilty and was recently
dismissed, said the
complainant.
The officer, who requested to remain anonymous for fear of victimisation, said she was happy with the
decision.
She said the City’s executive director for safety and security, Richard Bosman, notified her of Julies’ dismissal.
CONFIRMED: Richard Bosman
“I am very relieved and I am looking forward to it. I must still talk with the bosses about the way forward, but I am happy.
"This was not an easy process and not many people believed me, but I can only thank God,” she said.
It has also emerged that Julies was underqualified for the superintendent position.
The Cape Times is in possession of papers showing that Julies failed his matric exams in 1985.
He was promoted to precinct commander in 2002. In that same year he did a local government administration course at Unisa, but failed two out of the three subjects.
Meanwhile, Julies wouldn't say if he would appeal the
decision.
“I must speak to my attorney first. We are not prepared to speak to you at this stage, the matter is still sub judice,” Julies said.
However, a source in the City said Julies told colleagues that he would soon be back.
The City’s media manager, Luthando Thyalibongo, said: “I can’t respond because the process can be appealed.”