The DA has suspended Western Cape legislature speaker Masizole Mnqasela from party activities,
Western Cape provincial chair Jaco Londt said that the DA said it had handed documents “containing protected disclosures by whistle-blowers alleging fraud and/or corruption relating to subsistence, travel and entertainment allowance claims” by Mnqasela to the Hawks, last week.
Londt said the DA provincial executive committee (PEC) met
on Friday and decided to suspend Mnqasela from party activities pending the
“finalisation of an investigation and/or the institution of disciplinary
proceedings against him”.
“The PEC’s decision to suspend is based on the findings of
an investigation report by the DA’s federal legal commission that there is
sufficient credibility in the allegations relating to irregularities pertaining
to subsistence, travel and entertainment allowance claims,” said Londt.
He said Mnqasela was allowed to provide reasons why he
should not be suspended, which he did.
“After careful consideration, the party decided to move to
suspension. It is important to note that there is a clear difference between
party and government processes. The DA is able to apply its mind and act on
internal matters that are formally brought to its attention.
“We are not allowed
to interfere with the processes of any of our governments, nor any external
investigations such as that of the Hawks or SAPS, which must run their own
course. Any reports or findings emanating from such processes will also be
considered for possible further steps.”
Londt added: “We are aware that there are currently
internal processes ongoing against other members which the party will act upon
as soon as the formal report is tabled.
“The DA has a zero-tolerance approach to corruption, and when
evidence-based allegations arise, we hold our office bearers to account,
without fear or favour. We are proud of our record of clean governance and are
deeply concerned about these developments.”
Done By: Mitchum George
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