EFF calls for the immediate removal of Senzo Mchunu as a minister on allegations of sexual harassment

15 February 2021

The EFF notes the recent reports on the allegations against the Minister of Public Service and Administration of sexual harassment. These allegations arose as a result of a sequence of unbecoming inappropriate, unethical and violent sexual advances made by the Minister towards a junior employee of the ruling party at their headquarters.

It must be noted that the Minister and the ruling party are aware of the contents of this case and confirm that the matter was closed. However, there has been no evident action which was taken on this matter against the Minister.

It is a shame that the women's league continues to subject young women who serve in the administration of their party to dangerous and violent political heads who abuse power and damage the confidence and psychology of their juniors.

We therefore call for the immediate removal of the Minister from government as he does not have the moral responsibility, political obligation and societal value to hold a public office.

The minister has further demonstrated a great disregard of the dominant scourge of Gender Based Violence in the country and serves to justify that both the ruling party and government are incapable of leading a society that is founded on gender justice, peace and harmony amongst its people.

We are confident that the ruling party will once again remain silent on this matter as it continues to harbour criminals in their political offices and government. This must allowthe voters and supporters of our democracy to see their government for what it is- a government who sexually abuses their own without fear of any legal action or political consequences.

Issued by Vuyani Pambo, National Spokesperson, EFF, 16 February 2021