After days of dread and anxiety, the IFP noted with relief today that Mrs Simenyiwe Dlomo-Zondo, the wife of IFP Youth Brigade National Chairperson, Comrade Sanele Zondo has been located and is alive.
However, in light of the serious revelations and allegations of abuse and gender-based violence, which have been leveled by Mrs Zondo, against Comrade Zondo, the IFP wishes to make the following announcements:
1. Comrade Sanele Zondo is placed on special leave from all Party roles and responsibilities with immediate effect and until further notice.
2. All IFPYB matters will be handled by the Office of National Secretary of the IFPYB.
3. During this period, Comrade Zondo is expected to attend to his personal and family matters.
4. With regard to the allegations made by Mrs Zondo, the IFP believes that the relevant law enforcement agencies must deal with these allegations.
5. The IFP NEC will respond to media inquiries and update the public as and when it is necessary.
The IFP has always expressed its commitment, through its policies and manifestos, to true and meaningful women’s empowerment.
We have pledged our support in the fight against gender-based violence.
We therefore take this matter extremely seriously and wish to assure the public of our commitment to deal with this matter with the urgent priority and attention it deserves and requires.
Contact:
Mkhuleko Hlengwa MP
IFP National Spokesperson
071 111 0539
