Secretary-general Ace Magashule says that the party is outraged and embarrassed by allegations that ‘some of its own’ seek to unlawfully benefit from the suffering caused by Covid-19. This follows a meeting in late July where the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) met to discuss corruption and plans for economic recovery. However, Magashule’s name has been mentioned a few times in connection with strange dealings. His sons, Tshepiso and Thato, were awarded government contracts for Covid-19 goods and services, and Magashule himself is at the heart of a Zondo commission inquiry. Join the conversation on corruption this Thursday (6 August) at Tim Modise’s noon free-to-air webinar. This week’s guests are the head of the country’s great hope in the fight against corruption: Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi; Sipho Ngwema, the spokesperson of the National Prosecuting Authority; and Advocate Selby Makgotho of the Special Tribunal. It’s not to be missed. Register here. – Claire Badenhorst
ANC statement on the outcomes of the National Executive Committee
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The ANC’s national executive committee says it’s “embarrassed and outraged” at the PPE corruption claims. How do you feel? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio
— Stephen Grootes (@StephenGrootes) August 5, 2020
ANC NEC: comedians or taking us for fools? Embarrassed about corruption, drawing a line! Those accused “may” step aside – not must, MAY. Last month they reinstated the VBS gang – just allegations they said, so what’s changed? We’ll believe them when Ace steps aside#702Breakfast
— Bongani Bingwa – (@bonglez) August 5, 2020
During an interview where ANC NEC spokesperson @pulemabe is asked about how “ashamed” the ANC is about its corruption, he failed to answer why @ANCParliament allowed a convicted fraudster Tony Yengeni to HEAD up the ANC corruption committee. What a joke. #ANCashamedofnothing
— TheMadKing (@RoYBoY_CT) August 4, 2020
Imagine Bongo, a guy accused of corruption after he allegedly offered advocate Vanara “an unlawful gratification”, remaining Chair of a committee of parliament; Zwane as well and the two sitting in the NEC of the ANC deciding on ethical and integrity matters. A bioscope script
— Mbhazima Shilowa (@Enghumbhini) August 1, 2020
The ANC NEC says it is outraged & embarrassed by allegations of corruption against its members. I’m shocked that they’re outraged & embarrassed. pic.twitter.com/hSCpxLnOw3
— Kgauza Lecowza (@kgaugelo_SM) August 4, 2020
I like how the ANC and its MPs are pretending like PPE corruption caught them by surprise.
— Sentletse (@Sentletse) August 5, 2020
Ace Magashule says the ANC is outraged and ashamed by reports of corruption? Please let me wake up from this hilarious but very scary dream!
— John Robbie (@John_C_Robbie) August 4, 2020
ANC NEC we are going to punish you come next year. You will be embarrassed for real. @MYANC we wont vote for you we are going to put someone in charge and you will be number 3 or 4 in the list. Until you root out corruption in the moment. Forget about our votes. We are tired.
— Solomon (@monoa_sp) August 4, 2020
