South Africans on social media reacted with shock to the news that former Gauteng health MEC, Qedani Mahlangu was elected to the party’s provincial leadership structures on Monday.
Mahlangu was elected as part of the party’s executive committee in Gauteng. This came as a shock to many because Mahlangu could possibly be facing criminal charges for her role in the Esidimeni tragedy.
At least 144 mentally ill patients died after being transferred to private NGOs under Mahlangu’s leadership.
Brian Hlongwa, who was also accused of fraudulently redirecting government money to the ANC while he was health minister in Gauteng was also elected to the executive committee.
Additional members elected to the #ANCGP Conference
1. Ntombi Mekgwe
2. Khusela Diko
3. Sputla Ramokgopa
4. Lebogang Maile
5. Matome Chiloane
6. Boyce Maneli
7. Robert Mashigo
8. Dr. Bandile Masuku
9. Dr. Rebecca Digkamela
10. Tasneem Motara— Gauteng ANC (@GautengANC) July 23, 2018
11. Judith Tshabalala
12. Refiloe Kekana
13. Pretty (Mam Mkhize) Xaba
14. Mapiti Matsena
15. Bones Modise
16. Lindiwe Lasindwa
17. Dolly Ledwaba
18. Ezra Letsoalo
19. Peace Mabe
20. Dipuo Mvelase— Gauteng ANC (@GautengANC) July 23, 2018
21. Tshilidzi Munyai
22. Qedani Mahlangu
23. Kedibone Diale
24. Mbali Hlophe
25. Vuyo Mhlakaza
26. Elias Mzi Khumalo
27. Morekane Mosupye
28. Hope Papo
29. Brian Hlongwa
30. Gogo Ndlovane pic.twitter.com/97Keyr34bj— Gauteng ANC (@GautengANC) July 23, 2018
Many on social say this shows that the ANC is not serious about dealing with corruption.
Below are reactions from twitter:
