Mr Marius Fransman Chairperson, ANC Western Cape, Responding to the 12 July statement of Secretary General Gwede Mantashe on the Integrity Commission recommendation in the harassment complaint against me, as noted by the National Working Committee, Wednesday, 13 July 2016 17h00
I am saddened and injured by the procedural and assurance lapses of my beloved ANC in the management to date of the unsubstantiated sexual harassment accusation against me.
This matter had been managed in a manner that I believe to be unprocedural, insensitive, insulting, disrespectful, slow and tardy.
Contrary to expectations that I would be expeditiously informed of recommendations, decisions, and progress, I have had to bear the embarrassment of receiving progress reports, relevant developments, decisions, and often contradictory and conflicting statements by the ANC through the media.
As a seasoned ANC leader my respect for the organization, its principles and procedures, and its constitution remains steadfast. The management of this process to date has effectively neutralized me as a cadre and leader to participate in the ANC 2016 local government elections campaign, a campaign which I believe should consume all individual and collective attention of all cadres.
The ANC is still a robust political force after more than 104 years because it fostered a respected set of checks and balances ensuring that all members are treated equally. The Secretary General is the custodian of this heritage. To this end I have informed him of my concerns and that I have not been treated with expected respect, justness, impartiality and fairness demanded by the distinctive ANC spirit.