DA notes the arrest of Tshwane councillor for alleged rape

7 October 2020

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng notes the arrest of the DA Ward 8 Hammanskraal PR Councillor, Kenneth Nkosi.

Nkosi handed himself over to the police after a warrant of arrest was issued for an alleged rape incident.

We are cognisant of the seriousness of the allegations against him, hence our decision to proceed with an interim suspension from all Caucus, Council and Federal activities pending the outcome of the investigation.

Should Nkosi be acquitted he will be reinstated and if found guilty his membership with the DA will be terminated in terms of our Federal Constitution.

The DA is committed to upholding the rule of law and the constitution, and condemns any form of violence against women and children.

Issued by Mike Moriarty, DA Gauteng Provincial Chairperson, 7 October 2020