Zuma to face grilling next week

TIDES High today ......... 1.31pm, 1.35pm Tomorrow .......... 2.06am, 2.07pm Low today .......... 7.28am, 7.58pm Tomorrow .......... 8.01am, 8.27pm Spring tides ...................... Nov 29 ......................................... Dec 14 Neap Tides ......................... Dec 7 ......................................... Dec 21 SUN/MOON Sunrise today .................. 5.29am Sunset today ................... 7.38pm Moon rises today ............. 3.52am Moon sets tomorrow 4.55pm Spring Tides: Nu + Full Moon Nov 29 Dec 14 Neap Tides: 1st + Last ¼ Dec 21 Dec7 PRESIDENT Zuma will be questioned next week by the ANC’s integrity commission following persistent allegations of corruption and poor election results, the party says.

This could deepen divides within the ANC as it gears up for a national conference next year when Zuma, 74, is expected to stand down as party leader.

ANC secretary- general Gwede Mantashe yesterdayconfirmed the meeting but would not say what would be discussed. Zuma’s meeting with the commission is expected to be held on December 3.

Members of the ANC have been removed from their posts as a result of the commission’s recommendations.

The ANC formed the commission in 2013 to help protect its image and take “urgent action” to deal with members of the party who face allegations of improper conduct.

The Mail & Guardian reported yesterday the commission, headed by Struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni, would question Zuma over a slew of corruption scandals and the party’s worst local election results in August.

Several senior members of the ANC have called for Zuma to resign in recent months after scandals rattled markets and cost the party votes. – Reuters