Suspended Matlosana Ward 25 ANC councillor, Tebogo Sepale. Images: Supplied
ANC suspends councillor after he was caught in sexual acts video
The African National Congress (ANC) has suspended Matlosana councillor who was caught in alleged sexual acts video trending on social media.
Suspended Matlosana Ward 25 ANC councillor, Tebogo Sepale. Images: Supplied
The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West has suspended one of its councillors in the City of Matlosana (Klerksdorp) following allegations of public sexual misconduct.
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ANC suspends Ward 25 councillor
Former Ward 25 councillor Tebogo Elia Sepale has been suspended with immediate effect after more women came out with similar sexual misconduct accusations against him.
In one of the trending images, Sepale was photographed having sex with a male who appears to be a minor.
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It is not yet clear when exactly these shocking images were taken and where the incident took place.
However, it can be clearly seen that the accused (Sepale) is the person who is photographed doing the deed with young male.
There is also a trending video of Sepale that is being circulated via WhatsApp and he is allegedly heard gloating about his sexual prowess.
In one of the trending videos, Sepale seems to be the one recording the sexual scenes as he often stops to properly position the camera.
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The party response to the matter
The ANC in the province, via a statement said it was shocked by the incident and it has since acted against Sepale.
“The ANC in the province has noted with shock of one of its public representatives engaged in sexual acts. We have also received a number of complaints against the said public representative from various women,” said the ANC.
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The party vows to support the victims and has suspended Sepale with immediate effect.
“We are also aware that one of his victims has opened a case against him with law enforcement agencies. Rising from this despicable behaviour, the ANC has suspended the membership of comrade Tebogo Sepale with immediate effect and therefore he will not be allowed to participate in the live (sic) of the movement,” added the ANC.
