This is according to the North-West University’s political analyst, Professor André Duvenhage. His comments come after some ANC and Troika members, including mayors, speakers and chief whips in the North West, refused to step down following the ANC’s Inter-Provincial Committee’s (IPC) instruction. He says the perceived inconsistency of action taken against some ANC members while others are being spared could be a reason for this possible ‘revolt’. Duvenhage adds that these inconsistencies make it seem as if some are regarded as more important than others.

“The problem is the majority of the NEC officials are associated with alleged misconduct or forms of corruption directly or indirectly, and this is making the whole process problematic. It seems as if when one has a certain status within the organisation, not the same rules are applicable,” he adds.

On Friday, the ANC in the North West released a statement and said it learned with shock and disappointment about the arrest of the ANC and the JB Marks Mayor, Kgotso Khumalo, on charges of fraud and theft amounting to R5 million. “We reiterate our utmost confidence in the competence of our courts to dispense justice without fear, favour or prejudice. We also firmly believe in the constitutional rights of individuals to be presumed innocent until proven guilty,” the party further stated.

On the other hand, the same committee earlier this year announced the suspension of the Matlosana ward councillor, who was accused of rape. The committee also snubbed the former Finance MEC Wendy Nelson for a position at the Provincial Legislature following charges of fraud.

Duvenhage says the ANC is currently faced with issues of corruption within its ranks and does not think that the party can deal with corruption and self-rectify at the same time. “Corruption is being used to take out opponents,” he further adds.

IPC Coordinator, Hlomani Chauke, earlier told OFM News that questions about accusations levelled against the speaker of the Provincial Legislature, Susan Dantjie, former Cogta MEC, Motlalepula Rosho, and others were not in the courts yet but are still matters of ongoing investigations. 

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