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News24 reports that the ANC's national working committee (NWC) has decided that its spokesperson Pule Mabe and its acting spokesperson Zizi Kodwa should "step aside".
The two have each faced allegations of sexual violence, with Mabe having been accused of sexual harassment by his former personal assistant Kgoerano Kekana, while claims of rape have been made against Kodwa, who is also head of the ANC's presidency office. "Although the ANC has cleared Pule, remember that his matter is not closed. His former PA went to the police," said a member of the NWC. Mabe's PA, who has expressed some dissatisfaction with how the ANC handled her sexual harassment complaint, has already indicated she would be taking more steps, including approaching the CCMA. "Zizi just simply can't continue in this role, given these claims, how would he be able to assist? You must also remember he is not a spokesperson. He was acting, only Dakota (Legoete) will continue there" said the ANC insider. Kodwa has vehemently denied the claims, labelling them as factional. He also said he would be consulting with his lawyers on a way forward.
- Read the original version of Tshidi Madia’s report on this matter in full at News24
- Read too, ANC to explain why it removed Mabe & Kodwa as party spokespersons, at EWN
- And also, Analysts say no criminal case in Kodwa rape saga may expose victim to more abuse, at EWN
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