Note to editors: Please find attached English and Sesotho soundbites by Cllr Diphapang Mofokeng and Afrikaans by Cllr Anelia Smit.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the decision of the Nketoana Local Municipality Council to implement an investigation into the irresponsible and dangerous remarks made by the Director of Corporate Services, Lisebo Motaung. Motaung holds a position of influence and responsibility, so her actions must demonstrate that.
In a council seating held on 29 August 2024, the Council unanimously adopted the DA proposal to subject the Director to an independent investigation in line with Regulations applicable to Senior Managers and the Code of Conduct for staff members.
Motaung made a deeply concerning statement: “We are exposed to danger, we need guns, that’s all. The best is to kill the Boer.” We find such a statement, particularly from a senior official entrusted with serving the broader community, to be entirely unacceptable and highly irresponsible. We condemn any form of speech that promotes violence or discrimination.
The DA has reported this incident to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for a comprehensive investigation and referred the matter to the Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). We will monitor this investigation and support all efforts to resolve this matter speedily.