ANC endorses Gigaba’s decision to step aside, citing party rules – SABC News
The African National Congress (ANC) has thanked Malusi Gigaba for stepping aside from his official responsibilities, saying it shows discipline, maturity and revolutionary consciousness.
Gigaba, a former NEC member and Public Enterprises, has been charged with corruption related to a multi-billion-rand locomotives tender at Transnet and appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg alongside four co-accused on Tuesday.
Currently, Gigaba is a member of Parliament and co-chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.
In a statement, the party says Gigaba’s move is in line with the step aside rule resolved on at its 55th National Conference and is not a presumption of guilt but a responsible organisation measure to safeguard public confidence while legal processes unfold.
The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the principled and voluntary decision by comrade Dr. Malusi Gigaba to step aside from his responsibilities following his recent appearance in court. His decision, taken without prompting, reflects the discipline, maturity, and… pic.twitter.com/7KUBnYV1LU
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