Cape Town – The ANC’s new chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli, has acknowledged public concerns about the swearing in of fomer minister Zizi Kodwa as an MP despite facing corruption charges.
Speaking to SABC, Ntuli said that the party leadership needed to clarify its position, particularly in light of the ANC’s step-aside rule.
“I have no doubt in my mind that NEC through officials, at appropriate time, will reflect on decisions, given the fact that people have concerns even in own alliance, take position, that will you know give clarity not only to alliance but to society in general,” Ntuli said.
The ANC Veterans League recently criticised the decision, calling it incomprehensible and a misapplication of the step-aside rule.
They argued that Kodwa’s personal interests should not supersede those of the party.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
