Audit the ANC as well

I agree. I have often wondered why people do not question the wealth of certain business people. It is obvious that they have received some benefit due to thier relationship with the ruling party.

It seems that Africa cannot survive without corruption! And democracy for Africa seems to mean "I am free to steal, murder, rape, corrupt and do what I like - free of any responsibility!". What is today really better than the pre-1994 era for our people? Better health services? Better, cleaner water? Better roads? Better housing? Less crime? Less murders (18000 per annum!)? Less corruption? Better morality? I hear more and more Africans say the days of "Apartheid' (except for the pass laws and inequality in the work-place), were better times! Something to think about ...

It seems the ANC that we voted is not the ANC that we think we know, even the president acknowledges all the deeds that his comrades are doing. Someone needs to ask him/herself that does the majority of our country understands their voting rights as well as its importance, thugs are even better as compared to the current rulling party because they are looting over nights what about this party that we think we know and that is worth dieying for is doing what ever they they want @ the time they want and nobody says anything even if we say anything nothing you can do and succeed, we need to create second thought about our leadership especially this new cabinet.

All of what is happening is a prediction by Mrs. Mbeki. I remember reading about her when her son Thabo was recalled. Now I believe that woman, and it seem the worst is yet to come. Mbeki's administration was far much better than what we have today. My hope is that some great ANC member will stand against all this corruption and misrule. If you truly love the movement, there is no way that you can be quiet when things are falling apart. Speak out or forever close your mouth. This is too much for some clear-headed men and women to sit and watch their movement going down. Remember, we're now paying a lot more attention than before.

You are spot on chap. To cut a long story shot: We deserve what we are getting, otherwise how do you explain the fact that the people voted for them in such large numbers despite their unsatisfactory track record .A government riddled with corruption, cronyism and nepotism, you name it. Remember, they were running an election campaign on the basis of intimidation and abusing state resources shamelessly. All this for a presidential candidate, tainted with corruption charges, questionable morals and a history of financial troubles. Given all this, what did anyone expect? I say, go ahead comrades, do as you please and let the sleeping dogs lie. When they get up, there will be nothing left in the state coffers just like the NP did when they left government

I agree but, the problem is the masses. Their eyes need to be tested. They are blind followers.

Sefu Sekgala @ audit the ANC as well: I agree with you, however, let all the so called riches/millionaires in South Africa (SA) be audited including the former apartheid bosses, DA, ID, COSATU, Bassons, Motsepes, farm owners before and pre 1994 including those who relocated to other countries if possible.

Who will do the investigation? ANC & reporting to ANC. No action will be taken by the ANC against ANC.

It's an impossible task to audit all you have mentioned. I agree that an audit must be done on the ANC, ANCYL, Cosatu and the others. But, what do you want to prove by auditing the farmers? Rather audit people like the Ramaphosas, Sexwales, Malemas, Mandelas, and other people holding high positions in the government, since 1994. What about the two youngsters that want to buy or bought a mine just recently? Where do they get such a lot of money? We need to stand-up and make our voices heard by the politicians. They, the ANC, must hear and see that we are totally unsatisfied with the state of affairs in this country. They have been voted in because we believed in them to make this democracy work. What is happening at the moment? The fat cats get fatter and the poor just poorer.

It had to start somewhere and Malema was the perfect candidate. No other ANC fat-cat boasted openly about his/her wealth and rocked the boat at the same time. When Gwede Mantashe suddenly went mum after Malema's attacks, I new that something was afoot. Here is a 28-year old oaf butting heads with a seasoned politician twice his age. Naturally, the cookie will crumble in Mantashe's favour.

So, I welcome the audits, let it start with Malema and then spread to the rest. We have to start somewhere.

The reason why all these others are not on the news is because thier mouths are not as big as Juju's...that's why

"How will the audit be done and by whom?" is the big question. Can someone please answer? Talking about this is not helping, our country's newspapers have their role. What about the citizens. How is it done? The outcome should be clear and transparent with no jargon, just plain math.

Yes, I agree. They should be audited. All of them.

Sefu,

You seem to be a hollow assimilated and brainwashed African. I suppose you must read the real history 101. Any auditing that is immersed in political ambitions is devoid of merit and reason. The law enforcement agencies are available to investigate any complaints in line with their mandate. The first step is to report whomever you feel requires an audit and provide the substance for your complaint. Stop this reckless fishing expedition. Sour grapes i guess

First of all, if you can check this two guys Tokyo and Cyril, they donated a lot of money to the ANC during the campaign so their big positions to me are not a suprise because in a way they have invested in the organisation so they have to get something in return. But regardless of their positions in the ANC they also runs their own businesses outside, so the problem is that Malema is just embarking now and he becomes a threat or an opportunity to the media to sell through his name I mean come on guys what would you do if you have connection too, would you let those millions pass through you, lets be neutral and stop being biased

The ANC Goverment is the sole murderers of the people of SA, due to their corrupt behaviours. Shame on you, shame!

And while you are at it, please audit the Mandela Children's Fund and the Mandela Foundation too!

Thanks Makgano for your comment. I think Morena Sekgala's piece is very bias, anti ANC, and doesn't hold water. If the ANC, COSATU, DA, COPE etc. and the individual people belonging to this parties were audited, then we might as well audit everyone in SA. Is there anything wrong is Malema benefitting from government tenders? Sekgala, you may also apply for government tenders if you wish, because of networking, people are connected across the globe. You will end up auditing your uncle, brother, friend, etc.

The rot within the ANC is so big it can never be eradicated by anybody within the ANC. How can they, if their president has done the same with the arms deal? There is only one way to fix the problem - people who voted for the ANC must vote for either the DA or Cope who can then govern as a coalition.

Yeah sure, the ANC is facing a situation of it being used by selfish individuals who want to amass wealth in an instant. However, the organisation's policies are clearly against corruption. It's the individuals (who are in leadership positions) in the organisation that are corrupt. A new generation of cadre is needed in the ANC modelled in the historical figures like the Reverend John Dube, Chief Albert Luthuli, Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu. Of course, this change within the ANC will take a long time. In the meantime we need a strong and independent crime busting law enforcement agency to deal with corruption at all levels of government and the private sector. You must remember that business people are also responsible for corrupting politicians, remember the chap who gave Tony Yengeni a ridiculus 50% discount, what happened to him? Nothing. Sefu, you must remember that even the ones (COPE) that talk against corruption are ashamadely the products of the closed patronage system they are criticising now. Cronyism and patronage cuts across, even the DA is run by an inner circle led by its CEO, Mr Ryan Coetzee and they decide who will be on their parliamentary list, who will be given what government position (in the Western Cape for example) and so on. The failings in the ANC are not unique to the movement. Corruption can never be completely eliminated but it can be managed. All that is needed is a new type cadre modelled in the lifestyles of people like Bantu Biko and many others. Destroying the ANC (as Sefu is suggesting in an indirect manner) will not help us but will lead to further chaos. God wants us to succeed as a country.

I work in an auditing environment and I tell you, sometimes I regret doing the course. It is useless, there is lot of bureaucracy, you never know where your findings and reports ended. The bug lies on the principle to whom you report your findings to. Before each and every audit, say, supply chain, you have to study regulations governing SCM and then audit the internal controls in terms of your study. More frequently than not, management do not comply, enforce or ensure conformity with requirements. They care less because in any case, your findings are only going to be tossed under the carpet. It boils down to who knows whom, unless someone in the upper echelons wants to sabotage someone else in the upper echelons

I say audit Sefu and COPE first!