Women in the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Kimberley are calling for a male DA ward councillor, who shared a pornographic video, to step aside. DA ward councillor, George Joseph posted the video on the party’s service delivery social media group last week.
The DA women held a picket to raise their dissatisfaction.
The Democratic Alliance leadership in the Northern Cape is being accused of ignoring concerns raised by women in the party. A group of women in the DA believes that the provincial leadership is protecting the male councillor who shared the pornographic video of a naked woman.
“Why are they shielding this man? He should step aside immediately.”
“Break the silence against women abuse in the DA party. Enough is enough.”
The women say the video is not only a gross violation of the party’s social media policy but also a sign of disrespect to women.
“We feel that this councillor disrespects women.”
“No apology from the same councillor who posted a naked picture? We don’t accept it.”
In a brief statement, the DA Provincial Chairperson, Isak Fritz, indicated that the party has taken note of the matter and is in a process of handling it.
Meanwhile, the angry party members are now calling for the national DA leadership to intervene.
