Calls are intensifying for former Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe to resign from Parliament and relinquish her role as president of the ANC Women’s League Photo: Phando Jikelo / RSA Parliament
Calls are intensifying for former Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe to resign from Parliament and relinquish her role as president of the ANC Women’s League following adverse findings by the ANC Integrity Commission and her recent dismissal from Cabinet.
On Wednesday, an ANC National Executive Committee (NWC) source told the Mail & Guardian that on Monday following its meeting, it had instructed Tolashe to step down as an MP and as head of the ANC Women’s League after endorsing the findings of the party’s Integrity Commission and referring the matter to the disciplinary committee.
The decision comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa removed Tolashe amid mounting allegations linked to allegations that vehicles donated for official ANC Women’s League activities were allegedly diverted for the benefit of family members and associates, alongside claims of irregular appointments and misuse of state resources for non-official reasons within the department.
In a media briefing on Tuesday, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula said following the appearance by Tolashe and four others including former police minister Bheki Cele at the Integrity Commission, the party had resolved to send their matters to the party’s disciplinary committee.
