Ramaphosa warns ANC party officials against crime and corruption

African National Congress President Cyril Ramaphosa warns ANC officials against crime and corruption.

ANC OFFICIALS INVOLVED IN CRIME AND CORRUPTION MUST FACE THE LAW

He was addressing about 10 000 ANC supporters at the party’s 111th birthday celebrations in Bloemfontein, the Free State, on Sunday, 8 January 2023, as reported by the Pretoria News.

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CORRUPTION IS AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

“Corruption is an enemy of the people. It must be combated and defeated.

“This means our movement must take a tough stance against corruption within its ranks,” Ramaphosa said.

Ramaphosa warns that any ANC officials involved in corruption or crime will face the party’s rules and the law.

“There can be no exceptions,” he said.

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He said to address corruption within its ranks; the party has reaffirmed the step-aside-rule at its 55th ANC National Conference in December.

Ramaphosa said they also reaffirmed strengthening the Integrity Commission and the ANC disciplinary structures and processes.

He said the ANC calls for speedy implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry on State Capture.

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INVESTIGATE THOSE IMPLICATED IN STATE CAPTURE

He said they must investigate and prosecute corrupt officials.

“This is in addition to the ANC’s commitment to implement the commission’s recommendations relevant to the organisation.”

Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa said the party should ensure that state capture never happens again.

He promised supporters that he would establish an independent anti-corruption agency.

Ramaphosa said they must rebuild the capacity of law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice institutions weakened by state capture and corruption.

“We call on communities and citizens to co-operate and partner with the police and law-enforcement agencies to create safe and more secure communities.

He said they have seen a reduction in crime where Community Policing Forums (CPF) are active.

“The ANC calls on and directs the government to take urgent steps to enhance the crime-fighting capacity of law-enforcement agencies by increasing the number of police personnel to match our country’s population increase.”

Cyril Ramaphosa