Qualifications scandal: Questions raised over DA councillor's election campaign role
The DA says a historical disciplinary matter involving Cape Town councillor Abdulkader Elyas was concluded, while ActionSA alleges he may have breached the terms of a 2024 agreement by taking a campaign role.
Cape Town Democratic Alliance councillor Abdulkader Elyas is facing scrutiny over his eligibility for election as he continues to manage the party’s Western Cape campaign team despite allegations of falsifying his qualifications. Elyas, who has been accused of claiming to be a doctor, is reportedly on the verge of being promoted to a position in South Africa's legislature.
The Democratic Alliance has confirmed that they dealt with a past disciplinary issue involving Elyas through their internal procedures, but they avoid discussing the specifics. A leaked internal DA document indicates that Elyas was found guilty of five charges related to lying about his qualifications, including claims of having degrees in BCom Economics with Finance and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery.
He was suspended from the party, barred from running for any DA position, and required to undergo psychological assessment.
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