Ramphosa in the Hot Seat for State Capture Q&A, Mantashe Backs NEC Resolutions

LOCAL NEWS

• Rampahosa to face the state capture commission today-tomorrow (0900BST) & 13-14 May to answer questions under oath RE his oversight role and alleged participation as deputy president (2014-2018) in state capture during Zuma's tenure.
  • His detractors are expected to be watching his testimony closely for loopholes to exploit or prior evidence of corruption.
  • This places him in a tough position of balancing being critical of the ANC without breaking ranks.
  • Ramaphosa's role in the Glencore deals and cadre deployment will likely be key issues.
• ANC Chair Mantashe reminds those denouncing NEC resolutions RE the step aside rule that the ANC is a voluntary organisation and if they do not like the rules, they can leave.
  • Magahsule supporters have labelled the rules as inconsistent and prejudiced
• J&J Sisonke trial expected to restart today, continuing phase 1 of the rollout. Phase 1 is expected to be completed by 16 May having been delayed from the Ed-April target due to the extended vaccine pause
• HealthMin Mkhize warns about cluster outbreaks in 3 provinces (Northern Cape, North-West Province & Free state) but notes overall that the picture looks relatively stable.
  • 880 new daily infections & 51 deaths