Guptas have no influence on the state: Mantashe
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The ANC's top leadership has rejected the Gupta family's alleged influence on the state, saying they had no role within the organisation.
Secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Sunday the ANC rejects the notion of any business or family seeking such influence over the ANC with the contempt it deserves while also recognising the need to act to protect the integrity of our government and organisation.
He reiterated president Jacob Zuma's earlier statement that the appointment of ministers and deputy ministers was Zuma's sole prerogative, in line with the Constitution.
Mantashe said the NEC had instructed officials and the national working committee to gather all pertinent information about the allegations regarding the Gupta family's influence on the state.
Revelations by Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas and former MP Vytjie Mentor that they had been offered Cabinet positions by the Gupta family saw the public and some party members calling on the NEC to take action against Zuma.
Mantashe said the issue was being taken seriously and called on those with evidence to come forward.
Mantashe also touched on the need to ensure the stability of the country's financial institutions, adding that the public spat between Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and the SA Revenue Service needs to be resolved.
Secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Sunday the ANC rejects the notion of any business or family seeking such influence over the ANC with the contempt it deserves while also recognising the need to act to protect the integrity of our government and organisation.
He reiterated president Jacob Zuma's earlier statement that the appointment of ministers and deputy ministers was Zuma's sole prerogative, in line with the Constitution.
Mantashe said the NEC had instructed officials and the national working committee to gather all pertinent information about the allegations regarding the Gupta family's influence on the state.
Revelations by Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas and former MP Vytjie Mentor that they had been offered Cabinet positions by the Gupta family saw the public and some party members calling on the NEC to take action against Zuma.
Mantashe said the issue was being taken seriously and called on those with evidence to come forward.
Mantashe also touched on the need to ensure the stability of the country's financial institutions, adding that the public spat between Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and the SA Revenue Service needs to be resolved.
