KZN ANC Accuses Chief Justice Zondo of Playing Opposition Politics in Scathing Attack

• The KZN ANC has accused Chief Justice Raymond Zondo of engaging in opposition politics following his recent comments on government corruption
• Party secretary Bheki Mtolo criticised Zondo, claiming he has become a pure political charlatan
• The Zondo Commission was established to investigate allegations of state capture during former President Jacob Zuma's tenure

The African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal has accused Chief Justice Raymond Zondo of engaging in opposition politics following his recent statements on government corruption. KZN secretary Bheki Mtolo was giving a lecture on the ideals of OR Tambo at the University of Fort Hare.

Bheki Mtolo questions Zondo's ability to function impartially

According to TimesLive, party Secretary Bheki Mtolo criticised Zondo, claiming he is no longer impartial and has become a "pure political charlatan." Mtolo added that Zondo's recent behaviour raises questions about his ability to adjudicate matters involving the party fairly.

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Zondo's comments on government corruption have angered the ANC, which claimed he attacked the party, its leaders and government.

Mtolo stated:

"It is becoming very clear that Justice Zondo sees himself above everybody else in our country. He is a referee, a player, a goalkeeper and an assistant referee all in one. He is a jack of all trades."

Zondo Commission is yet to give clear answers on many of the many issues it oversees

The Zondo Commission was established to investigate allegations of state capture during former President Jacob Zuma's tenure. It has cost government around R2 billion and the findings have been controversial.

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In other ANC-related stories, Briefly News reported that South Africa's Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa saying that loadshedding will not end any time soon. During a visit to the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State, the minister said that the electricity crisis would only end by improving the operational efficiency of units and getting them back online.

@vicechairgp rebutted:

"What he really means is that as long as ANC thieves are still in power, it will never be resolved."

Source: Briefly News