DA refers shoplifting ANC MPL to Ethics Committee 

15 June 2016

The DA will today request that the Ethics Committee of the Free State Legislature investigate ANC MPL, Sarah Malitaba Moleleti, following media reports that she was arrested for shop lifting on a working visit to Cape Town.

According to these reports, she was caught stealing earrings and nail polish. She has since appeared briefly in the Cape Town Magistrate Court on Mondayon charges of theft.

The DA strongly condemns this alleged conduct. The Legislature must maintain its integrity by taking the necessary action against her. 

It is highly revealing that the ANC remains silent on this matter. This again shows how the party has become tolerant of crime committed by leaders within its ranks. 

With a president who continues to pilfer public funds to build his private home, transport his wives like royalty, buy a R4 billion yet and unsuccessfully defend himself in court on a far too regular basis, decisive action by the ANC unfortunately seems highly unlikely.

On 3 August 2016, the people of the Free State have a chance to stop this self-serving conduct and vote DA for real and positive change. This is change that will stop corruption, deliver better services and stop corruption. This is the change that will move South Africa forward again.

Issued by Patricia Kopane, DA Free State Leader, 15 June 2016