By: Natasha Archary

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has terminated the membership of Renaldo Gouws after racial videos of him surfaced of him using derogatory words, including “Kill all the k****rs”.
On Friday, 13 September the DA confirmed that the party’s Federal Executive has unanimously resolved to terminate Renaldo Gouws’ membership.
Gouws has been formally informed of this decision and therefore forfeits his Democratic Alliance seat in Parliament.
This decision follows a thorough investigation conducted by the DA’s Federal Legal Commission (FLC) into the allegations against Mr Gouws. The FLC found Mr Gouws guilty of contravening several sections of the DA’s constitution.
The DA says the party remains committed to upholding its values of accountability, non-racialism, and respect for all South Africans.
Gouws joined the parliament as an MP following the May elections. He was a member of the Democratic Alliance which now forms part of the government of national unity.
Prior to his membership being terminated, he was suspended pending an internal investigation.



