The African National Congress (ANC) has warned that it will continue taking action against members that flout its rules and engage in acts of ill-discipline.
This after the ANC temporarily suspended the party membership of Umkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) Spokesperson, Carl Niehaus.
Video | ANC briefs media on the suspension of Carl Niehaus
The National Executive Committee (NEC) has accused him of bringing the party into disrepute, following utterances he made while wearing party regalia outside the home of former President, Jacob Zuma, in KwaZulu-Natal, at the weekend.
The NEC says it will institute disciplinary proceedings against Niehaus within 30 days.
ANC Spokesperson, Pule Mabe, was speaking during a media briefing at Luthuli House in Johannesburg.
“This is the first of many other actions that the ANC will be taking – where there are acts of ill-discipline. This is not part of purging comrades, it is part of our overall efforts to drive forward the unity and renewable of the ANC.
The ANC has therefore decided to institute disciplinary action against Niehaus. His membership is also temporarily suspended with immediate effect pending the institution of disciplinary proceedings.”
Niehaus says he will appeal the temporary suspension.
Video| Carl Niehaus speaks out following his suspension from the ANC
Niehaus took to Twitter, saying he will remain a liberation fighter after the ANC’s NEC accused him of bringing the party into disrepute.
Meanwhile, local and international media houses continue to camp outside Zuma’s home in Nkandla in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
In the video below, reaction to developments in the Zuma matter and suspension of Carl Niehaus:
