CHARLES MOLELE
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered a jeremiad to ANC members amid startling revelations about the looting of millions of rand meant to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 pandemic.
In a hard-hitting seven-page letter, Ramaphosa described the recent reports and findings of corruption related to COVID relief emergency aid as “an unforgivable betrayal to millions of South Africans”.
He said ANC needs to face the reality that its leaders stand accused of corruption – and that the party itself is accused ‘number one’.
“Today, the ANC and its leaders stand accused of corruption. The ANC may not stand alone in the dock, but it does stand as Accused No. 1. This is the start reality that we must now confront,” said Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa said the growing anger among South Africans over the corruption allegations was justified.
“I am sure that you are aware that across the nation
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