Political parties in Tshwane have welcomed the dismissal of chief audit executive Moeketsi Ntsimane after mayor Randal Williams said he was found guilty of misconduct, saying it would send a strong message to men to respect women in the workplace.

The Tshwane council resolved to dismiss Ntsimane, who has also previously acted as city manager, after a meeting that started on Thursday night and ended at 1am...