ANC Youth League secretary in KZN accused of using the k-word
Suzanne Govender allegedly used the slur against another member in a WhatsApp conversation; the league is lodging a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission
An ANC Youth League (ANCYL) Ethekwini regional executive member is facing disciplinary action after allegedly calling a member the k-word on social media. The ANCYL in ward 73 in Chatsworth in KwaZulu-Natal has opened a case against its secretary‚ Suzanne Govender‚ and will also lodge a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Ward chair Jarad Naicker said in a statement that the ward was against all forms of racism and hate speech and distanced itself from Govender’s "racist outbursts, and [will] allow all internal disciplinary processes to proceed without fear or favour". "We’re proceeding with opening a case at the South African Police Service (SAPS) for investigation. We will also submit a complaint of hate speech with the SAHRC and provide all possible support to the poor victim whose constitutional rights have been infringed and who is severely traumatised‚" said Naicker. The ward has also called for Govender’s immediate recall and suspension.
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