Democratic Alliance Expels Former MP Renaldo Gouws, SA Celebrates

• The Democratic Alliance has decided to expel Renaldo Gouws after a disciplinary process
• The parry's Deferal Executive found that he contravened sections of the party's constitution after he came under fire for his racial tweets
• South Africans were ecstatic that he was removed, and some were proud of the DA, giving it props for removing him

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, has covered policy changes, the State of the Nation Address, politician-related news and elections at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years.

WESTERN CAPE — The Democratic Alliance's Federal Executive removed Renaldo Gouws as both a Member of Parliament and as a DA member.

Renaldo Gouws fired

@Chriseldalewis posted a statement from the party's spokesperson, William Aucamp. The statement confirms that Gouws was informed of their decision to terminate his DA membership and his role as a member of Parliament. The DA found him guilty of contravening sections of the party's constitution. This is after he returned to Parliament.

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The DA initially suspended Gouws after videos of him going on a racist rant and using the K-word surfaced.

"The DA remains committed to upholding its values of accountability, non-racialism and respect for all South Africans," the party said.

View the statement here:

Netizens celebrate

South Africans were over the moon.

Naseeruddin Jappie said:

"This was a collective effort. Let us choose our next battle carefully and throw all our voices behind it."

Siya Ndlumbini said:

"Good riddance."

Bacon-Eating Vegan said:

"It took a while to reach this important decision, but I'm pleasantly surprised by it. Racists should feel uncomfortable and unwelcome."

Tebogo Tsheole said:

"I'm proud to be a South African today."

Thato said:

"They must now try their best to make sure those 2400 teachers keep their jobs."

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Renaldo Gouws issues apology

In a related article, Briefly News reported that Renaldo Gouws issued an apology after the country launched a petition to have him removed from Parliament.

In his apology, he said that he was young when he made the video and explained why he used the K-word. South Africans did not care.

Source: Briefly News