ANC Free State expels ‘Mangaung 8’

The ANC in Mangaung has expelled eight party members with immediate effect.

The decision to expel the members follows the election of DA councillor Maryke Davies on Wednesday as Speaker of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.

The party believes Davies was elected with the help of 11 ANC councillors.

“Nobody is bigger than the ANC,” the party said.

It said the decision to expel eight members with immediate effect “has concurrence of the PEC as per Rule 25.10 and the verdict of the Regional Committee taken on or about July 2022 which were duly communicated to the PEC.

Following members were expelled with immediate effect;

• Former deputy executive mayor Mapaseka Mothibi-Nkoane.
• Former speaker Stephanie Lockman-Naidoo (PR- Resigned).
• PR Councillor Patrick Monyakoane.
• PR Councillor Puseletso Seleke.
• Ward Councillor Chabeli Rampai.
• Ward Councillor Mpho Mokoakoa.
• Ward Councillor Lehlohonolo Moqolo.
• Ward Councillor Lelala Makoa.

As per the ANC constitution rule 25.35 these expelled individuals