Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Wesley Kgang, an ANC councillor and member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) at the Matlosana Municipality, issued an unreserved apology on Monday January 28, following his arrest and charges related to drunken driving. The apology comes after several videos went viral over the weekend, showing Kgang resisting and shouting at North West Traffic Police officers. Dressed in fashionable attire, the 36-year-old councillor addressed the media outside the Klerksdorp Traffic Court.
“I wish to state that I have noted the video that has went viral and widely shared on various media platforms, which has caused great concern rightly so given the fact that I am a public representative,” said Kgang. “I wish to unreservedly apologise to the community of Matlosana, my family and my organisation for the unfortunate occurrence.”
Kang was arrested early on Saturday morning, January 24, when traffic officers conducting routine patrols in Leask Street spotted a black sedan driving facing oncoming traffic.
According to North West police spokesperson Lt Col Sam Tselanyane, a female traffic official approached the driver, who appeared to be under the influence of liquor. When informed of his arrest, Kgang allegedly became aggressive, attacked the female official - who sustained an injury to her left hand – and resisted arrest. The scuffle escalated, requiring police intervention to restrain him. It is also alleged that on the way to Stilfontein for blood samples, Kgang hit and broke a window of the traffic vehicle.
In a surprise twist after his court appearance, Kgang said he was not the one behind the steering wheel of the vehicle involved. “I was not driving and that’s why I said I do not want to be arrested,” Kgang claimed. “I have a permanent designated driver. I have not driven for some years.”
Kgang was released on R1000 bail from police custody on Sunday January 25, He is facing charges of drunken driving, assault, crimen injuria, malicious damage to property, and resisting arrest. The case was postponed to February 18.
