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ANC secretary in Gauteng, Jacob Khawe, went out of his way to explain that the party was not protecting anyone from accountability by not accepting the integrity committee’s report, but was simply making sure that all the statements were followed. due processes.
FILE: ANC GP Secretary Jacob Khawe said the integrity committee needs to do more to investigate alleged corruption involving three senior members. Image: Facebook
JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng has dismissed allegations of factionalism and favoritism following its decision to send the integrity committee back to the drawing board when it presented its report on three top officials.
Health MEC Bandile Masuku, his wife Johannesburg MMC Loyiso Masuku and presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko, who share close ties, were suspended following the award of a multi-million dollar tender by the health department to Diko’s husband.
However, when the provincial integrity commission presented its findings, the provincial executive committee (PEC) sent it all, saying the report should be based on evidence.
ANC Gauteng Secretary Jacob Khawe went out of his way to explain that the party was not protecting anyone from accountability, but was simply making sure all due process was followed.
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Following revelations about personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts in the province more than a month ago, Prime Minister David Makhura promised prompt investigations and action, while the party gave its integrity commission four weeks to reach the Deep inside the affair.
However, despite the commission’s findings, which include serious accusations against MEC Masuku, the PEC was still not satisfied with the result, and Khawe said there was still work to be done.
“We must admit that the intention was set to give them a short deadline in line with the spirit of accountability immediately and urgently. We did not pressure them to fail, but we ourselves were pressured to go back to these comrades. [and] society and close this matter and take the necessary measures. “
The absence of leave for the three has been extended by two weeks. However, the provincial government and the Presidency had not yet informed the public about the results of their internal investigations.
The special investigation unit was also investigating irregular acquisitions of COVID-19 in the province.
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