The ANC has confirmed the arrest of one of its employees in connection with a recent cash-in-transit heist in Soweto.
In a statement, the party says it’s dismayed, adding that crime remains a serious cancer in our democracy, that must be fought.
ANC STATEMENT ON ALLEGATIONS THAT ONE OF ITS EMPLOYEES IS INVOLVED IN CRIMINALITY pic.twitter.com/Dg2CBLHF1x
— African National Congress (@MYANC) July 18, 2018
The ANC’s statement comes after Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba alleged that a suspect arrested for a cash heist works at the party’s headquarters, Luthuli House.
The party subsequently issued a statement saying the employee has been dismissed.
ANC STATEMENT ON THE SUMMARY DISMISSAL OF MR ERROL VELILE PRESENT pic.twitter.com/jmUzaIHjMK
— African National Congress (@MYANC) July 18, 2018
Source: eNCA