SACP decries ANC witch hunt of anti-Zuma MPs, while nothing is done about those with Gupta links
Factional discipline has taken the place of revolutionary discipline, the ANC’s alliance partner says, reiterating calls for Zuma to step down or be recalled
That possible disciplinary action is pending against MPs critical of President Jacob Zuma, while none is mooted for those linked to the Gupta family, was nothing but "factional", the SACP said on Wednesday. The ANC ally rejected the "witch hunt" against MPs, dismissing it as part of a factionally charged agenda. ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe said on Tuesday that disciplinary action would be taken against at least three MPs who were open about their position on last week’s motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma. The three most vocal about their stance were Derek Hanekom, Makhosi Khoza and Pravin Gordhan. Hanekom said on Wednesday that he had not been informed of any action yet and had only read about it in the media. He declined to comment further. Khoza and Gordhan could not immediately be reached for comment. Mantashe had said that a discussion would be had with three MPs over their comments before action would be taken. This emerged from the ANC’s national wor...
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