The suspended councillors are from the Bojanala and Ngaka Modiri Molema regions. A councillor deployed at the Moses Kotane Local Municipality was suspended following her alleged violation of the regulations and related acts of misconduct. In a separate incident, two councillors deployed in the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality were suspended for violating lockdown regulations and committing acts of misconduct as stipulated in the ANC Constitution.

In a statement issued by the ANC in the province, it states that the allegations made against these councillors ought to be investigated properly as they amount to gross abuse of power and ill-discipline of the highest order by its public representatives.

The party reiterated the need for its leaders, public representatives and members to lead by example and ensure that there is a total adherence to the lockdown regulations and the laws governing a declaration of a national disaster are observed and respected.

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