ANC NATIONAL DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE STATEMENT ON THE CHARGING OF COMRADE JULIUS MALEMA

The ANC National Disciplinary Committee would like to confirm that the African National Congress, through its National Officials, served charges this morning on one of its members, namely Comrade Julius Malema, who is also the President of the ANC Youth League.

Comrade Julius Malema has been charged with various violations of the ANC Constitution, including bringing the ANC into disrepute through his utterances and statements on Botswana and sowing divisions in the ranks of the African National Congress.

The disciplinary matter concerning Comrade Julius is now in the hands of the ANC National Disciplinary Committee, will henceforth deal with the date, venue and time of the hearing.

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the ANC as described in the Appendix to the Constitution, Comrade Malema will have an opportunity to defend himself  against these charges in a properly convened hearing.  He will be entitled to be represented by a member of the ANC whose membership is in good standing.

Statement issued by Derek Hanekom, Chair of the ANC National Disciplinary Committee, August 19 2011

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