Abel Tau: S.e.xual assault allegations levelled against me are a farce

The MMC for Human Settlements in the City of Tshwane Abel Tau has taken special leave amid allegations of s.e.xual assault.

Tau is accused of attempting to sleep with his friend’s wife and forcing himself on her.

He said he will be off work for two weeks in a bid to clear his name.

Tau refuted allegations that he was forced to take special leave, pending a s.e.xual assault court case.

Tau told the publication that he decided to take leave as he cannot continue with his job amid accusations of a serious crime hanging over his head.

He said the allegations were not true and decided to take time off because he could not roam the streets of Tshwane while his dignity was on the line.

“I know that I am innocent, but I also know that the allegations levelled against me are a farce. I am not going to sit here and act like there are not allegations against me,” he said.

Tau said his decision to take the special leave is to show respect for the battle against gender-based violence and s.e.xual assault.

-EWN

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