ANC NWC resolve to show Tolashe the door

Calls are intensifying for former Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe to resign from Parliament and relinquish her role as president of the ANC Women’s League following adverse findings by the ANC Integrity Commission and her recent dismissal from Cabinet. On Wednesday, an ANC National Executive Committee (NWC) source told the Mail & Guardian that on Monday following its meeting, it had instructed Tolashe to step down as an MP and as head of the ANC Women’s League after endorsing the findings of the party’s Integrity Commission and referring the matter to the disciplinary committee. The decision comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa removed Tolashe amid mounting allegations linked to allegations that vehicles donated for official ANC Women’s League activities were allegedly diverted for the benefit of family members and associates, alongside claims of irregular appointments and misuse of state resources for non-official reasons within the department. In a media briefing on Tuesday, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula said following the appearance by Tolashe and four others including former police minister Bheki Cele at the Integrity Commission, the party had resolved to send their matters to the party’s disciplinary committee. Tolashe has not publicly announced her resignation and has not issued a detailed response to the ANC NEC decision. Opposition parties renewed calls for her removal from public office following her dismissal from Cabinet. The Democratic Alliance said Tolashe should resign from Parliament immediately. “The allegations against Ms Tolashe strike at the heart of public trust and accountability,” the DA said in a statement. ActionSA also called for her departure from Parliament and said the ANC should act decisively against leaders facing allegations of misconduct. “Tolashe’s continued presence in Parliament would undermine the credibility of public institutions and Parliament itself,” the party said. Ramaphosa removed Tolashe from Cabine