Action Society welcomes the removal of Jeffrey Donson as Kannaland’s mayor.
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Child rapist is elected as MAYOR in South Africa – with convicted fraudster voted in as his deputy
Convicted child rapist elected mayor in South Africa’s Kannaland MunicipalityJeffrey Donson
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Child rapist is elected as MAYOR in South Africa – with convicted fraudster voted in as his deputy
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RT @IanCameron23: Proud of @ActionSocietySA that played a leading role with several groups in having this man removed as mayor in Kannaland…
Read MoreAction Society – which had called for the removal of the mayor & his deputy – welcomed the council decision to remove them. “We are very pleased Donson has been removed as mayor, a position he should never have been considered for.” - Action Society’s spokesperson @IanCameron23
Read MoreNEWS | Kannaland rapist mayor and his fraudster deputy removed after vote of no confidence.
Read More“The total opposite is currently happening. It seems like convicted rapists are being rewarded for their behaviour.” - Action Society spokesperson, @GovernmentZA @IanCameron23 5/5
Read More“Action Society believes that the only way to start curbing the scourge of #GBVF, is if the justice system clamps down on perpetrators and they get punished swiftly and harshly.” - @IanCameron23 4/5
Read More“We still feel strongly that no government official with a conviction for child rape, or any type of criminal record for that matter, should serve in the public office. @GovernmentZA cannot say it is fighting #GBVF in South Africa whilst employing rapists.” - @IanCameron23 3/5
Read MoreA motion of no confidence against Donson was tabled in a council meeting held in the Kannaland Municipality on Wednesday, 19 January 2022. Donson will however, still hold a position as ward councillor representing the @icosacivic party in the Kannaland municipality. 2/5
Read MoreIn November 2021, after the Local Government Elections, Action Society demanded the immediate resignation of elected Kannaland Mayor. In 2008 while employed as Kannaland’s mayor, Donson was convicted of statutory rape and indecent assault of a 15-year old girl in 2004. 1/5
Read MorePRESS RELEASE | Action Society welcomes removal of Kannaland’s convicted child rapist Mayor.
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