Dr Zweli Mkhize Put Forward for ANC President by KwaXimba Branch, Supporters Launch Political Campaign

• The African National Congress branch in KwaXimba, eThekwini, have announced their support of Zweli Mkhize as the next party president
• Bheki Ntuli, the convener for the region, made the announcement at an ANC Women's League event
• KwaXimba's chairperson, Mbongi Hlonga expressed his endorsement for Mkhize as the next ANC president

DURBAN - The African National Congress (ANC)'s branch in KwaXimba, eThekwini, have announced their support of the former Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, as the next party president.

Bheki Ntuli, the convener for the region, made the announcement at an ANC Women's League event. Ntuli said that the branch would vote in favour of Mkhize at the party's presidential election later in the year.

"What is important is not what we say in front of you, but us going branch by branch engaging, discussing what we as ward 1 are proposing,' Ntuli said.

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KwaXimba's view of Mkhize

According to TimesLIVE, KwaXimba's chairperson, Mbongi Hlonga expressed his personal endorsement for Mkhize as the next ANC president.

Hlonga said that Mkhize had achieved many of KwaZulu-Natal's aims during his term as provincial chairperson and will undoubtedly continue in the same vein if elected president.

Ntuli said that KwaXimba is usually a leading ward in ANC presidential elections, which means their selections are generally chosen, The Sowetan reports.

South Africans react to Mkhize's endorsement for ANC president

@CandiceLeeKan remarked:

"Good to know that one of the biggest ANC branches condone corruption."

@SidimaMM said:

"Called it!"

@mrmaboea believes:

"Ah man. Not a good direction for this organisation."

@ninamole97 joked:

"There must be a glitch in the matrix."

@nickhedley asked:

"This shows just how low the ANC has gotten morally. The party wants a person who stole money from the healthcare system during a global pandemic to be ANC president?"

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Zweli Mkhize linked to R1.7bn UIF investment in Bounty Brands, money missing

Speaking of Zweli Mkhize, Briefly News previously reported that the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) invested R1.7 billion in Bounty Brands in 2016 and 2018, but are concerned that the money has gone missing.

Bounty Brands distributes brands like Diesel and Vans globally. Zweli Mkhize, the former Minister of Health, has been linked to the company. Mkhize allegedly profited millions of rands after a trust he is part of, ZLM, did a deal with Bounty Brands.

In 2020, auditors claimed that the investment is almost gone and may not be a going concern. This impairs the UIF's ability to fulfil its primary function, providing financial relief to South Africans who have become unemployed.

Source: Briefly News