South African politician Solly Msimanga laid criminal charges against the African National Congress (ANC) for allegedly inciting the Alexandra protests.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng premier candidate visited the Alexandra police station in Johannesburg, Gauteng on Sunday, April 7 as residents in the township are planning a total shutdown of Sandton on Monday.
Alexandra residents took to the streets of the township on Wednesday, April 3 to protest against poor service delivery, crime, lack of houses and construction of illegal dwellings in the area.
The DA won the Johannesburg metro in the 2016 municipal elections with Herman Mashaba becoming the party’s mayor.
Msimanga press statement
“I presented the [police] with evidence of how the ANC was conspiring to instigate violence by coordinating plans with local affiliates on the ground to embark on violent protest actions‚ and sow anarchy.
The DA has seen WhatsApp messages from a South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) group‚ where activities aimed against Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba were coordinated.
Furthermore‚ we have seen a WhatsApp exchange where one of the organisers infers that their actions are being supported by the ANC. Further digging on social media revealed that the organisers were wearing ANC regalia
The protest is being led by ANC ward councillors‚ and not the legitimate community leadership who have raised issues with the City of Johannesburg. The councillors have resisted any attempt to hand over a memorandum to the City of Johannesburg and have blocked efforts by the City to hold meetings with community leadership.”
