South Africa’s ruling African National Congress elected a former mayor who has been charged with corruption to a top post in one of its key regions, dealing a blow to President CyrilRamaphosa’s efforts to clean up the party. Moneyweb Politics
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress elected a former mayor who has been charged with corruption to a top post in one of its key regions, dealing a blow to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts to clean up the party. She won 210 votes while Ramaphosa ally Thabani Nyawose, the municipality’s speaker, secured 181.
Gumede, who is a close ally of Zuma, and 20 co-accused face charges of fraud, corruption and racketeering relating to a waste disposal contract in the port city of Durban. She stood for the eThekwini post in absentia, meaning it may remain vacant until her trial — set to resume in July — is concluded. Ramaphosa is widely expected to seek another five-year term as ANC leader in December. While Gumede’s appointment is a setback to his campaign, he is still currently the frontrunner to win.
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