Top brass says ANC suffered damage through election of people before courts
Zandile Gumede's supporters at the Durban High Court for the pre-trial hearing on 14 June 2021 in Durban. Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart
The ANC suffered reputational damage in recent weeks when Gumede and suspended Mpumalanga MEC for agriculture Mandla Msibi were elected into ANC senior structures while still facing criminal charges. The NEC agreed to tighten the rules – which could see Gumede forced to resign as chair of the powerful eThekwini region. In terms of the step-aside rule, members facing charges were asked to voluntarily step aside, failing which the ANC constitution’s rule 25.70 would kick in and a disciplinary process started.
There were fears that should Gumede be allowed to remain in the position for long, the ANC would not be able to stop suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule from contesting at the December national conference, despite having stepped aside. “The NEC noted with concern that this has resulted in confusion and serious reputational damage to the organisation,” the party said in a statement.urged its members to be above reproach and warned that “any misconduct or dishonesty would be dealt with in a serious and consistent manner”.Through the Eye of a Needle
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