DA notes the arrest of ANC Ekurhuleni Councillor Solly Silawule

26 July 2021

The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the arrest of the ward 71 councillor in the City of Ekurhuleni, Solly Silawule, a member of the African National Congress (ANC).

It is alleged that Mr. Silawule was involved in looting a local bottle store at Daveyton Mall over the past two weeks and he was subsequently arrested by the South African Police (SAPS) this morning.

The DA calls for due process to be followed and for Mr. Silawule to be afforded a fair trial proceeding.

However, if he is found to be guilty by a competent court, the court must make sure that he faces the full might of the law.

The toll that the recent social unrest took on the lives and livelihoods of Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal residents will take many years to remedy.

The DA will follow this case closely to ensure that justice is served.

Issued by Mat Cuthbert, DA Constituency Head: Daveyton-Etwatwa, 26 July 2021