The ANC integrity commission has made findings against several ANC leaders who appeared before the body last year.
The leaders include:
1. NOSIVIWE MAPISA-NQAKULA
Accused of corruption
The body says the speaker presented herself as a victim when she appeared before it to answer questions relating to allegations that she received a R5m bribe from a defence contractor. Mapisa-Nqakula was previously defence minister.
“Any comrade who comes before the IC should focus on how their actions or alleged actions bring disrepute to the organisation, and how this can be remedied, rather than to present themselves, as she has done, as a victim of plots and divisions in the organisation,” the report reads.
The report said: “The NEC should ensure that serious allegations brought against MPs are conclusively dealt with through a formal standard procedure, and are not left hanging thereby sustaining the damage against the individual, the ANC and parliament. The full report should be read by all NEC members.”
2. MANDLA MSIBI
Accused of unbecoming conduct
The newly elected treasurer of the ANC in Mpumalanga, Mandla Msibi, was taken to task for his remarks outside court after he was released on bail on charges of murder. Msibi essentially told his supporters that his arrest was a smokescreen as those behind it wanted to kill him. He said there was an abuse state machinery in his arrest and removal from cabinet.
“It is now a matter of urgency that the NEC take responsibility of how the organisation is being run. It is tedious and insulting to the South African public to continually hear that we are renewing, we are sorting things out, we are changing etc when there is no evidence of this.”
“The ANC is losing credibility at an alarming rate. We recommend the NEC takes time to identify what mechanisms should be put in place to correct its mistakes, whereby young comrades may be given the chance to grow politically and develop into our new leadership,” said the report.
3. LINDIWE NTSHALINTSHALI
Accused of uttering ‘warlike’ statements
Another ANC leader in Mpumalanga who was the subject of stern rebuke was the newly elected provincial deputy secretary Lindiwe Ntshalintshali who the commission said had essentially made “warlike” comments at Msibi’s court appearance. The integrity commission recommended that the NEC reprimand her.
The ANC is losing credibility at an alarming rate
4. AYANDA DLODLO
Dlodlo voluntarily asked to meet the integrity commission following the July riots. The commission made no finding against her.
“The IC recommends Cde President to meet with Cde Ayanda to hear her views and subsequently determine the way forward both in relation to matters of government and in relation to ANC processes,” the commission said.
In an earlier version of this article, we incorrectly reported that the integrity commission found Dlodlo's conduct had brought her reputation and that of the ANC into disrepute. We apologise.
5. TINA JOEMAT-PETTERSON
Facing accusation of grand corruption
The integrity commission said it does not possess resources to investigate corruption allegations against former energy minister Tina Joemat-Petterson in relation to the sale of strategic fuel stock. The body recommended Joemat-Petterson make a submission to the state capture commission and law-enforcement agencies.
“The IC does not have the resources to investigate and probe such alleged huge corruption. The IC strongly recommends that she make a submission and a well-written affidavit to the Zondo Commission. In the event that the Zondo Commission is unable to entertain her submission due to limited time remaining, the NEC must ensure that other capable structures within government take up this matter. The IC will be asking for feedback from the NEC on this critical issue.”
6. PAUL MASHATILE
On the collapse of party finances
The integrity commission said the financial status of the ANC under the stewardship of treasurer-general Paul Mashatile was concerning. The ANC has plunged into financial ruin and has constantly failed to pay staff salaries on time.
“The IC notes that if the leadership can be seen to be as considerate and respectful of ANC staffers, the ANC will truly be the leader of society and a living example of how employers should treat their employees, who, in turn, serve the people of SA.”
7. DAVID MAKHURA
Accused of making xenophobic remarks in January last year
Remarks by Gauteng premier David Makhura about foreign-owned businesses in townships and some Nigerians being involved in drugs may have been xenophobic. The commission said it was against ANC values and principles to refer to people by their race.
“Xenophobia means an intense hatred of foreigners. But what we are experiencing in SA is more of a fight over limited economic resources and involvement in criminality.
“However, the continued indiscriminate use by ANC members and leaders of describing a person according to her/his race, colour, sex or nationality promotes racism and anti- foreign sentiments which run counter to basic ANC values and principles, said the report.
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