RISE Mzansi said it will not tolerate sexual harassment and misconduct.
This is after its Eastern Cape chief provincial organiser was accused of sexually harassing a female member of the party in October.
The two were on a flight from East London to Joburg to attend the People’s Convention that was held between 6 and 8 October 2023.
Sowetan newspaper detailed the suspension of the Rise Mzansi member involved in the alleged incident.
“We take sexual harassment and related conduct seriously. Since this matter was brought to the organisation’s attention, we have acted swiftly, decisively, and with care for all,” said Rise Mzansi spokesman Mabine Seabe.
He said the matter was currently the subject of an ongoing disciplinary inquiry convened by an independent chairperson and it will be concluded as soon as possible.
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The newspaper reported that the woman said while on the flight, Langa asked her for a selfie and told her that her husband would be “jealous” if he saw it.
The woman also said she was "uncomfortable” when he viewed her WhatsApp statuses and would “make memes like winking and hearts". This was very unusual because we are not friends and for him to constantly check my statuses, I decided to tell my husband of this behaviour and how it was making me uncomfortable," the woman told the newspaper.
Langa is further accused of gross misconduct stemming from allegations that on 8 October, he told the woman he had powers to fire and hire.
“Given that the allegations are the subject of an ongoing inquiry, we shall make no further comments on the matter until it is concluded,” said Seabe.
