The GOOD Party has confirmed that a formal hearing will be held against its member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, Peter De Villiers.
PHOTO - GOOD Party: Brett HerronThe party suspended De Villiers, in February, on allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment
The party's
Secretary-General & Member of Parliament, Brett Herron, says the former
Springbok coach has not been found guilty of the allegations.
‘’The nature of the
allegations against De Villiers were sufficiently serious to demand his
immediate suspension from GOOD pending an internal investigation followed, if
warranted, by the convening of a formal disciplinary hearing.’’
‘’The party has
concluded an internal investigation, and resolved to institute a formal hearing
in accordance with its Constitution. The allegations and prima facie evidence
against De Villiers do not create an assumption of guilt. The GOOD Constitution
provides for a fair and just disciplinary process to adjudicate the matter,’’
added Herron.
He added that De
Villiers was served with a Charge Sheet and oral evidence will commence, on Thursday,
for a two-day hearing.
‘’GOOD has appointed an
independent Disciplinary Hearing Chairperson, Adv Lionel Esau, and an
independent initiator (to fulfil the prosecutorial function), Adv Peter Cyster.’’
‘’GOOD is advised that
Mr David Van der Merwe, of attorneys Leon Frank & Partners, is De Villiers’
attorney of record, and that Adv Mias Schreuder SC has been briefed to
represent him at the hearing,’’ said Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General &
Member of Parliament.
Done By: Mitchum George
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