Picture: The MMC for Economic Development at Matlosana Local Municipality, Wesley Kgang/Facebook

By OBAKENG MAJE

26 January 2026- The Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Economic Development at the Matlosana Local Municipality and a former ANCYL spokesperson, Wesley Kgang (36), has been arrested for alleged drunken driving, resisting arrest, assault on traffic official and malicious damage to property.

It is alleged that on 24 January 2026 at around 6:30am, the traffic officials were busy with routine patrols when they spotted a black sedan vehicle in Leask Street driving while facing the oncoming traffic. It is alleged that the female traffic official stopped and approached Kgang, who allegedly appeared to be under the influence of liquor.

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane said furthermore, upon interviewing Kgang for his actions and informed of his arrest by the officials, he became aggressive and started attacking the female officials. Tselanyane said it was then that the male officials tried to intervene and resistance escalated up until the police were called and Kgang was restrained.

“In due process the female official sustained an injury on her left hand. It is alleged that, while on the way to the health facility to draw blood samples, the suspect hit and broke the window of the traffic vehicle.

“The suspect was eventually taken to Stilfontein Health Centre to draw blood and resistance continued and ultimately taken to the Stilfontein Police Station and the blood sample was ultimately taken from him,” he said.

Kgang briefly appeared before Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court today. His case was postponed until 18 February 2026, for blood sample results and the potential charges to be added.

Kgang, who sincerely apologised to the community and ANC, was granted a R1000 bail.  

“I wish to state that I have noted the video that has gone viral and widely shared on various media platforms. The video has caused great concern rightly so given the fact that I am a public representative.

“Circumstances and facts surrounding the incident were ventilated in a competent court of law today. Further details and updates on the matter will be shared in due course. I wish to unreservedly apologise to the community of Matlosana, my family and my organisation for the unfortunate occurrence,” he said.

Kgang said he further wishes to categorically state that he will fully-cooperate with the law enforcement agencies and the justice system to establish the facts surrounding the incident. He said no one is above the law, including himself as a public representative hence his willingness to fully cooperate and abide with the legal processes that will be ensuing pertaining to this matter.

“I am a mere human being like anyone else with fallibility, which I take full responsibility for and commit to do better in my conduct henceforth. Beyond this statement, I humbly request not to further give commentary on the matter until the matter is finalised, facts are established and concluded by the court of law,” said Kgang.

Meanwhile, the executive mayor of Matlosana Local Municipality, Fikile Mahlope is mum on the matter as he did not respond to The Guardian Newspaper’s media inquiry before publishing this article.  

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