WC PA councillor arrested after allegedly spitting on fellow member

A Patriotic Alliance (PA) councillor from Knysna in the Western Cape has been arrested after he allegedly spat on a fellow PA member who is his former partner. The woman is a member of the Eastern Cape legislature.

The incident allegedly took place last weekend in Gqeberha. Democratic Alliance (DA) Knysna Caucus leader, Levael Davis, says they are calling on the SA Police Service (SAPS) and the justice system to act swiftly and decisively.

“To Gayton McKenzie and the PA we implore you to address this matter within your ranks to ensure that those who commit this heinous crime have no place in South African politics. We call on all political parties in Knysna to join us in condemning GBV and implementing meaningful measures to protect women and children in our municipal area. Our community deserves leadership that takes a decisive stand against GBV.”

Speaking during a live video chat on social media, McKenzie said he plans to meet with the councillor soon.

“I’m going to speak to him, I’ll see him next week, and I’ll get him help, because assaulting a woman is not right. There’ll be serious action taken against him. Tiffany, I’m standing with you. This morning she said sorry to me, I said no, there’s nothing to be sorry about. I’m glad that you’re standing up for yourself.”