ANC officials will seek legal advice on whether those charged with serious crimes can contest party elections after the recent election of corruption-accused Zandile Gumede as chairperson in the powerful eThekwini region, sources say. The Mail & Guardian also understands that the national working committee (NWC) recommended that ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini remain in her position until she finalises an engagement with treasurer general Paul Mashatile.
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