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Step-aside rule blocks Maloyi

ITUMELENG MAFISA

THE culpable homicide charge against former North West MEC for Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liaison, Nono Maloyi, who is now vying for the position of provincial chairperson, has not been struck off the roll.

Contrary to a seemingly planned disinformation campaign suggesting that charges against Maloyi had been dropped, the National Prosecuting Authority yesterday slammed the talks saying only the NPA can drop charges.

Speaking to The Star, NPA provincial spokesperson Henry Mamothame said: “Maloyi’s matter is pending the outcome of the application. He cannot withdraw the case himself. Only the NPA can withdraw the case”.

It is alleged that on the night of September 1, 2018, Maloyi was travelling at extremely high speed, on the N12 between Klerksdorp and Stilfontein when he crashed into another vehicle with two occupants, killing one.

Yesterday, Bojanala region members submitted letters to the ANC’s integrity commission, calling on them to discipline Maloyi and calling on the NEC to see to it that the Step-aside policy is adhered to. The writer, ward 11 branch member Tebogo Mbhele, said Maloyi must be allowed to clear his name without standing as a candidate for chairperson.

“The movement must learn from its previous mistakes. The election of an individual charged with corruption, murder, or culpable homicide waters down the efforts of renewal and unity. If Mandla Msibi (elected as Treasurer General of the ANC in Mpumalanga 2022) was called upon to step aside, our movement must be seen to be consistent in its application of the Step-aside rule.

“Following Mandla Msibi’s election, the ANC NEC met from April 25 to 25 to revise the Step-aside guidelines. Then a resolution was made that: “Any member who had stepped aside voluntarily following an indictment to appear in a court of law on any charge should not be allowed to stand for a position on a BEC, REC, PEC or NEC.”

“If indeed Cde Maloyi was driving drunk, at an extremely high speed, which caused a person to perish on the road, our movement cannot be seen to ignore this.” Mbhele said.

At its July policy conference, the ANC reaffirmed its position on the step-aside rule as the provinces conclude their provincial elective conferences.

Asked why Maloyi said the case was over, Momathame said: “Maloyi needs a better understanding than (that) of the law. That information is incorrect.”

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