ANC55: 97 more ANC members expected before integrity commission over state capture

The number of ANC members who bring the party into disrepute has increased exponentially, with at least 97 party members expected to appear before the integrity commission over state capture allegations.

State capture

The commission has dealt with at least 55 members who were found to have brought the organisation into “serious” disrepute and various sanctions were recommended, according to the party’s organisational report presented to ANC delegates on the second day of the elective conference.

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Within five years, the committee has met 155 times, with 2021 and 2022 being their busiest period as more people faced allegations ranging from misconduct to fraud and corruption.

The commission submitted 53 reports in total to the NEC, including three that involved VBS Bank fraud and corruption.

According to the report, the commission faced problems when dealing with the highly divided NEC over the reports.

“The commission faced numerous challenges. These included an unhealthy political environment which is not conducive for productive work. The commission is gravely concerned by the NEC’s grave failure, in the initial stages, to discuss the reports, which is not conducive to processing the work.

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“The issue was raised with the commission and it can be reported that the reports are now a standing item on the NEC agenda.”

Phala Phala scandal report

The commission’s report on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm robbery scandal, among others, was deferred to the Nasrec conference to deal with in plenary.

George Mashamba is the commission’s chairperson. Struggle stalwart Sophie de Bruyn is his deputy.

The report states that the structure is poorly staffed as it does not have permanent employees assigned to it.

It currently relies on two staffers from the secretary-general’s office and a volunteer.

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