The recent CMA board meeting revealed that the constitution does not permit the executive to remove members, leading to a decision to hold a special general meeting for members to make the call. Chair Mqondisi Ngcobo announced that the interim contract with Ashworth was set to expire on June 30, clarifying that her departure was not influenced by the Vanillagate scandal. Ashworth attributed her dismissal to office politics, claiming that her position was promised to someone else who hindered her progress. Amidst this controversy, the 2024 Comrades event took place on June 9, with Gerda Steyn clinching the women’s race victory and Piet Wiersma emerging victorious in the men’s category. Stay tuned for more updates!