ANC confirms sexual harassment allegations against Mabe
The African National Congress (ANC) says an internal grievance has been lodged against its national spokesperson Pule Mabe.
In a statement released by the party’s head of the presidency, Zizi Kodwa, the ANC says the party complaint was lodged last week.
“The ANC confirms that a complaint has been lodged at its headquarters last week. We have since established a grievance panel, as per our personnel manual, to ensure a fair process.”
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According to media reports, the complaint relates to sexual harassment and was lodged by Mabe’s personal assistant.
She alleges, he offered her sex in exchange for a job and when she refused, he cut down her salary and emotionally abused her.
The ANC says it will not comment on the allegations until the internal process is concluded.