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The ANC in Mpumalanga gave in to public outcry and backtracked on its decision to reinstate a man in the provincial executive committee (PEC) who has been accused of raping his daughters.
Provincial spokesman Sesekani Manzini confirmed to TimesLIVE that the PEC reversed its decision to reinstate the member accused of raping his eight-year-old twin daughters.
“Yes, you have been asked to step aside. We will publish a statement that will explain this decision, ”said Manzini.
This follows a protest not only from the public but also from national ANC officials at Luthuli House. The party received harsh criticism from Assistant Secretary General Jessie Duarte for its decision to reinstate the member, but was adamant that the decision was fair.
The ANC in Mpumalanga had argued that while members facing criminal charges are asked to withdraw from party activity, it was the national executive that should formulate the guidelines and, until then, the PEC would allow defendants violations will participate in party activities until the case is reached. it was finished.
The man, who cannot be identified to protect the identity of the two children, is on bail of 20,000 rand.
In a statement issued late Thursday, Acting Provincial Secretary Lindiwe Ntshalintshali said the party noted “social unrest” over its decision to reinstate the man.
“The ANC … will never ignore the voices of the people and therefore called a special meeting of the PEC on Thursday, November 26, 2020 to deliberate on the issue, taking into account the reaction of our people to the internal discussion and decision. taken on the matter.
The PEC of the ANC took the decision to summarily suspend the affected member to withdraw pending the results of the case against him, informed by the resolutions of the most recent meeting of the National Executive Committee of the ANC and the 54th National Conference, which ruled that all members accused of corruption and other serious crimes should withdraw from all activities associated with the ANC, “said Ntshalintshali.
Earlier in the day, Vice President David Mabuza expressed concern about the decision of the Mpumalanga ANC to reinstate a member accused of such a serious crime.
Mabuza made the remarks while answering questions from MPs during a National Assembly session on Thursday when opposition MPs from DA, FF Plus and ACDP pressed him on the issue.
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