Setona was then found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He was handed a one-year suspended prison sentence.
He was nominated to run for Ward Councillor in Ward 62 in Hillbrow, according toThe Citizen.
ANC Branch leader Thabang Setona was found guilty of assault in 2018. Image: TwitterSource: Getty Images
Manganye added that the provincial list committee would still listen to objections in regards to nominations.
According toThe Citizen, the ANC had 28 members charged with crimes or found guilty in 2016.
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