ANC calls on Ramaphosa to deal with allegations against Supra

THE ANC top brass has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to deal with allegations of rampant corruption in the North West province as calls for Premier Supra Mahumapelo to quit intensified.

Yesterday the SACP in the province questioned the herd of cattle that Mahumapelo is reported to have given former President Jacob Zuma.

Violent protests broke out in Mahikeng last week as residents called for Mahumapelo’s head following a string of corruption allegations against him, forcing Ramaphosa to hold emergency talks with ANC structures and alliance partners, Cosatu and the SACP.

Mahumapelo has been linked to a series of corruption allegations in various departments, including health and agriculture, which has pitted him against Cosatu and the SACP leadership in the province.

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule yesterday said while the ruling party was still busy looking at a political solution to the problems plaguing the province, Ramaphosa was given the green light to deal with governance-related complaints around Mahumapelo’s administration.

“We have mandated the President to deal with governance issues and the ANC is continuing to deal with organisation challenges and issues. Very soon you will get the report,” he said.

Following further allegations at the weekend that Mahumapelo had used R1. 5 million of public funds to buy Zuma 25 cows – money that was meant for the upliftment of black emerging farmers – Cosatu said the federation was losing patience with Mahumapelo.

– Siviwe Feketha