Ramaphosa vows to crack down on corruption as he defends cadre deployment
The ANC has promised to further crack down on corruption by establishing the Investigating Directorate as a permanent entity within the National Prosecuting Authority .
The party's grand plan to fight corruption over the next five years is enclosed in its 2024 election manifesto, where it also promised to ramp up its renewal efforts by holding members accountable while enforcing consequence management.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.
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