ANC in Gauteng calls on Zuma to do the ‘right thing’

President Jacob Zuma should reflect deeply and do the right thing to resolve the unprecedented crisis that the ANC currently faces‚ the ANC in Gauteng said on Tuesday.

In a statement issued after a special meeting on Monday‚ the ANC Gauteng provincial executive committee (PEC) said it had noted and accepted Zuma’s apology but believed this was just the beginning of dealing with the political damage and mistrust caused by the mismanagement of the Nkandla matter.

“The PEC believes that the ANC has already paid a price during the 2014 elections‚ due to among others‚ the anger of the electorate about the matter. As the ANC we have to do a deeper introspection and take far-reaching decisions that will repair the damage to our image and to continue to enjoy the confidence and trust of our people‚” the PEC added.

“The PEC reiterated that the ANC has earned its leadership of society through the struggles and sacrifices of its members and supporters over generations. It is in that context that our President comrade Jacob Zuma should reflect deeply and do the right thing to resolve the unprecedented crisis that the ANC currently faces‚ The ANC has never taken the support of our people for granted and was founded to defend and advance the rights of our people.”

The PEC added that the ANC was recognised as “a central mobiliser‚ organiser and inspirer of a vast popular mass of progressive organisations and their views are important to us”.