The ANC, which has become embroiled in fresh allegations of corruption related to Covid-19 tender irregularities and profiteering, will review its codes of ethics on family members doing business with the state.
One of the outcomes was that “the codes of ethics that guide public representatives, members of the executive and public servants at all levels be complied with by ANC public representatives, and reviewed to provide clear guidance with regard to family members doing business with the government”. The statement also comes in the wake of a statement by ANC-ally trade union federation Cosatu that it would part ways with Ramaphosa’s administration if corruption were not acted on, and workers lives were not protected during the pandemic.
Magashule, who himself faces a raft of previous corruption allegations linked to state capture during Jacob Zuma's presidency, said in Tuesday's statement that “these developments cause us collectively to dip our heads in shame and to humble ourselves before the people”. Magashule said leaders and members of the ANC were expected to set an example to society by displaying the highest level of integrity.