Former Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) councillor Renaldo Gouws has been expelled from the Democratic Alliance (DA) following allegations of racial utterances linked to online media posts that resurfaced on social media this year.
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According to DA National Spokesperson Willie Aucamp, the party’s Federal Executive has unanimously resolved to terminate Gouws’ membership, and he has been formally informed of this decision.
Aucamp said he therefore forfeits his Democratic Alliance seat in Parliament.
“This decision follows a thorough investigation conducted by the DA’s Federal Legal Commission (FLC) into the allegations against Mr. Gouws.
“The FLC found Mr. Gouws guilty of contravening several sections of the DA’s constitution,” Aucamp stated.
“The DA remains committed to upholding its values of accountability, non-racialism, and respect for all South Africans.”
