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An ANC councilor accused of rape faces suspension.
- An ANC councilor accused of rape was released on bail of R2,000 on Monday.
- The suspect must appear before the party integrity committee.
- The party said it would also deal with those who went to court in support of the man wearing the ANC.
The ANC in Johannesburg says it will send a temporary suspension letter to an Alexandra councilor who was released on bail on Monday after a rape charge.
The councilor, who cannot be identified due to the nature of the alleged crime, was arrested over the weekend and appeared on Monday at the Alexandra Justice of the Peace, where he was released on bail.
READ | ANC Councilor Accused of Rape Gets R2,000 Bail
After his appearance, the ANC regional secretary, Dada Morero, told News24 that the matter would be referred to the party’s integrity committee.
“The ANC caucus will officially send you a letter today informing you of your temporary suspension and then the regional secretary will send (a letter) referring the matter to the Johannesburg integrity committee starting today so that they can investigate this matter because we take very this matter seriously and we want them to act with immediate effect, ”Morero said.
Morero said the party would identify and deal with those in court supporting the man wearing the ANC garb, after the party had instructed members not to go there in ANC colors.
Morero said that only the ANC Women’s League, which was there in support of the victim, was allowed to be in ANC uniform.
The matter will return to court on February 26 and the man has been released on bail of R2,000.
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