No room for abusers, says ANC as councillors face sexual abuse charges
The African National Congress (ANC) says it will ensure there are consequences for two of its facing sexual abuse and rape charges.
An ANC councillor in Matlosana in North West and eMalahleni in Mpumalanga was arrested last week on various sexual harassment charges.
National spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says the abuse and exploitation of women and children are an affront to the values of the ANC.
"The ANC will follow the two cases very closely to also come to a determination on how to ensure there are consequences for any proven wrongdoing that is deemed to be un-ANC in deed and spirit.
“The ANC expects its members and public representatives to demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct and morality that is befitting of the leader of society.
“There is no room in the ANC for abusers who masquerade as cadres. Abusers have no place in the ANC," says Bhengu-Motsiri.
She further urged law enforcement to ensure that those found guilty are given the harshest possible punishment.
"Our courts have a responsibility to send a clear message to all abusers that their actions will not be tolerated. Those who commit atrocities and murders against women and children must rot in jail.
“As a country, we cannot allow thugs who have no respect for human dignity and life to continue abusing, raping and exploiting children and women in the belief that they can get away with it.”
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