The ANC Women's League has placed president Sisisi Tolashe on a leave of absence pending ANC disciplinary proceedings.
The ANC Women's League (ANCWL) has placed former minister and league president Sisisi Tolashe on a leave of absence pending the outcome of ANC disciplinary proceedings, with secretary-general Nokuthula Nqaba set to assume the functions of president in terms of the organisation's constitution.
The decision was taken at a Special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng, on Saturday.
The development comes after the ANC instructed Tolashe to resign as a Member of Parliament, weeks after President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed her from Cabinet following allegations linked to the receipt of luxury vehicles from Chinese officials intended for the ANC Women's League.
Tolashe has been accused of allegedly misleading Parliament regarding two vehicles reportedly donated by Chinese representatives. She is also facing allegations relating to irregular appointments and contract extensions during her tenure.
