In the ever-rising political tensions in the Nongoma Local Municipality, IFP councillors stormed into the office of ANC Speaker Babongile Sithole, briefly confiscated her laptop and allegedly 'manhandled' her, as they called for an in-person meeting.
Nongoma Municipality's Speaker, Babongile Sithole opened a case of intimidation and harassment against 16 IFP councillors who stormed her office to interrupt a council meeting.Nongoma Municipality's ANC Speaker Babongile Sithole has opened a case of intimidation and harassment against 16 IFP councillors.
In the ever-rising political tensions in the Nongoma Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, 16 IFP councillors stormed into the office of ANC Speaker Babongile Sithole, briefly confiscated her laptop and allegedly"manhandled" her, as they called for an in-person meeting. Zulu told News24 that Sithole did not recognise IFP councillors and even skipped their hands in virtual meetings.
Tuesday's disruption comes against the backdrop of the government's recently gazetted regulations that allowThe IFP councillors are at risk of being the first representatives to be charged under the new regulations as Sithole told News24 she would enforce the new rules.They stormed into my office without my PA's permission and said they wanted to talk. We've decided not to attend physical meetings because of the situation [political violence].
"We went to her office, and we wanted to talk to her about her conduct. We want a robust engagement. We know she's opened a case. They [new Nongoma leadership] work with cops and Cogta."
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