Covid graft ‘embarrasses’ ANC

The ANC’s national executive committee (NEC), after discussing corruption, once again condemned these acts and vowed to fight the scourge, which has become associated with the party.

On Friday, the NEC, the highest decision-making body in the ANC, met to discuss recent wide-ranging issues, including reports of graft, the Covid-19 pandemic, the taxi industry indaba and infrastructure development’s role in plans for economic recovery.

The attempt to discuss corruption fast became a finger-pointing exercise, with different factions blaming the other for benefitting.

ANC secretary-general, Ace Magashule yesterday said it was “outraged” and “ashamed” by the reports of corruption, with some of its own seeking to unlawfully benefit from the suffering experienced by many due to Covid-19.

Several corruption claims have surfaced in recent weeks.

“These developments cause us collectively to dip our heads in shame and to humble ourselves before the people. We acknowledge the justifiable public outrage caused by the depravity and heartlessness displayed by some elements in government, our organisation and the private sector,” Magashule said.

His sons have been accused of benefitting from Covid-19 tenders, joining a long list of family members linked to ANC leaders who got contracts. – News24 Wire