Two senior GOOD party members expelled

Two senior GOOD party members who were involved in a by-election in Witzenberg in 2022, has been expelled by its National Management Committee.

The expulsion of Shaun August and Felicity Klazen follows year-long investigative and disciplinary processes conducted by independent professionals. August represented the party as its national organizer and a member of the Western Cape Legislature, while Klazen was a councillor and the Deputy Mayor in the Witzenberg Municipality in the Western Cape.

PICTURE: Facebook - Shaun August

COURTESY: Witzenberg Municipality: Felicity Klazen

‘’The loss, in a ward in which GOOD expected to excel, represented the party’s first electoral setback since being established in 2019, and winning seats in the National Assembly and Western Cape Legislature a few months later. About 50 GOOD councillors were subsequently elected to serve municipalities across the country,’’ said Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of Parliament.

‘’The Witzenberg setback was quickly followed by complaints received from GOOD members about Klazen and August’s conduct, and a series of negative reports were published in the media. The situation clearly necessitated decisive action by the party,’’ he added.

Herron said separate disciplinary processes were conducted into August and Klazen’s alleged misdemeanors after the appointment of an independent Chairperson, an advocate, in accordance with the GOOD Constitution. Both Klazen and August were represented by attorneys and were given the opportunity to give evidence, call witnesses and present arguments on sanctions.

Klazen was suspended from party activities pending the outcome of her internal appeal, while August has until Friday, to indicate if he plans to appeal.

Done By: Mitchum George