PRESIDENT ZUMA ORDERS INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE LIST MANIPULATION AND DISBANDS PRESIDENTIAL TASK TEAM
BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
PRESIDENT ZUMA ORDERS INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE LIST MANIPULATION AND DISBANDS PRESIDENTIAL TASK TEAM
The President and the Na onal Officials of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (“MK Party”) have taken note of the grave and deeply disturbing allega ons arising from the recent councillor selec on process, including allega ons that the process may have resulted in the misrepresenta on of several councillor candidates. The President, H.E President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, views these allega ons with the utmost seriousness.
Reports that legi mate, duly nominated and deserving candidates may have been removed from the party lists submi ed to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), while other names were allegedly submi ed in their place, strike at the very heart of the integrity of our organisa on and the democra c will of our structures and membership.
There is no place for manipula on, poli cal gatekeeping or the abuse of organisa onal processes. The Party will leave no stone unturned in uncovering the truth regarding any alleged misrepresenta on or irregulari es involving councillor candidate lists. Where wrongdoing is established, appropriate ac on will be taken.
The President applauds the valiant efforts of our membership for exposing these serious concerns. In light of the seriousness of these concerns, the Party has ini ated an inves ga on into alleged irregulari es concerning the councillor candidate lists.
The inves ga on will seek to establish the full facts and ensure that any persons found responsible for wrongdoing are held accountable in accordance with the organisa on's rules and procedures. Pending the outcome of the necessary processes, the President has decided to remove Cde Zandile Hlophe-Mkhwanazi and Cde Sibonelo Maphumulo from the Na onal Party Liaison Commi ee (NPLC), with immediate effect.
The President further hereby disbands the Presiden al Task Team with immediate effect.
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