The ANC Greater Johannesburg Region has issued a series of tweets saying that the ANC Joburg ‘strongly condemns the acts of violence’ by the man who assaulted a woman outside Luthuli House.
It is further reported that the ANC had suspended the man.
The ANC Greater Johannesburg Region tweeted:
ANC JOBURG STRONGLY CONDEMNS ACTS OF VIOLENCE BY THABISO SETONA
The ANC Greater Johannesburg Region has noted with dismay and utter disgust the images and videos circulating of Thabiso Setona, ANC Branch Secretary in Inner City, Zone 12, assaulting a woman outside Luthuli house.
— ANC Greater Johannesburg Region (@ANCJHB) February 5, 2018
It went on to say, “As the ANC in Joburg, we strongly condemn any acts of violence against any person, more so women.”
As the ANC in Joburg we strongly condemn any acts of violence against any person, more so women. The ANC Greater Joburg does not subscribe to the notion of people violently assaulting those who hold contrasting political views.
— ANC Greater Johannesburg Region (@ANCJHB) February 5, 2018
The ANC added that the man would face disciplinary processes.
Thabiso Setona’s acts do not represent what the African National Congress stands for, and as a consequence of his revolting behavior, he will face a disciplinary process hastily.
For enquiries please contact:@Jolidee_matongo
Regional Spokesperson
(072) 633-9956— ANC Greater Johannesburg Region (@ANCJHB) February 5, 2018
The man handed himself over to police this afternoon.
Thabiso Setona who assaulted a woman outside Luthuli House today has handed himself over to the police. Thank you @ANCJHB for decisive leadership. There is no space for violence in our ranks pic.twitter.com/6WIk3Ic5UZ
— Khusela Diko🇿🇦 (@KhuselaS) February 5, 2018
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