As the ANC Women’s League pushed for acting ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa to be suspended over sex allegations, the SACP has warned against “apparent” use of gender-based violence in factional battles in the party.
Luthuli House, the ANC headquarters, on Sunday expressed concern after another of its spokespersons, Kodwa, was accused of sexual assault, hours after Pule Mabe was cleared of allegations of sexual harassment.
SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande, without mentioning Kodwa, insisted that it was essential for the law enforcement agencies, in similar matters, to determine whether the allegations were a hoax or not.
“The central committee reaffirmed its stance against gender-based violence and the importance of organisations throughout our society taking disciplinary steps in relation to any such allegations.
“The central committee, however, warned against the apparent use of allegations of gender-based violence in factional leadership battles,” he said.
“Nothing should undermine the seriousness of sexual harassment, rape, domestic
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