Tshwane Councillor and MMC for Human Settlements Abel Tau was fired, ActionSA announced on Thursday.
ActionSA said its Senate met to deliberate on recommendations of the disciplinary panel that was convened to consider the charges levelled against Tau.
The panel, chaired by Advocate Gill Benson, heard evidence from a number of witnesses in the matter, but determined that the charges relating to alleged criminal conduct would be more appropriately dealt with in the courts.
“The Senate specifically looked at the conduct of Tau and concluded that his conduct was inconsistent with ActionSA’s value of ethical leadership.
“Positions of authority and power in ActionSA are entrusted responsibilities to leaders that can never be abused for sexual advances or to subjugate women. This conduct has brought ActionSA into disrepute,” it said.
#MashabaDribbleChallenge https://t.co/IK7nh868cw pic.twitter.com/Smm3v0uL6n
— Abel Tau (@AbelTau1) April 6, 2022
The party said Tau’s conduct is “inexcusable and will never be tolerated, and apologised to the residents of Tshwane and coalition partners.
Last month, Tau was placed on suspension when allegations emerged that a criminal case of attempted rape has been opened. He allegedly attempted to sleep with his friend’s wife who is also a member of ActionSA.
The Chief Whip of Council then placed Tau on leave pending the outcomes of an investigation into the allegations by ActionSA.
[MEDIA STATEMENT] Office of the Executive Mayor notes allegations made against MMC Abel Tau. The Chief Whip of Council will place Cllr Tau on leave for the interim as requested by the local ActionSA leadership. @CityTshwane pic.twitter.com/mMq5Nwj4Y5
— Mayor Randall Williams (@tshwane_mayor) October 17, 2022
– Inside Politics
