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The Citizen reports that some African National Congress (ANC) staff members protested over the non-payment of salaries as the ruling party’s gala dinner kicked off at Nasrec in Johannesburg.
The ANC was hosting a gala dinner – with one seat next to president Cyril Ramaphosa costing as much as R1 million – to raise funds ahead of its sixth national policy conference, which is set to take place from 29 to 31 July. The dinner, hosted by the Progressive Business Forum (PBF), was intended to allow businesspeople to socialise with the ANC’s leaders and discuss its economic and social policies. However, some of the party’s staff expressed their disapproval over the dinner as they have not been paid salaries for two months. Speaking to SABC, ANC staff member Mandla Qwane said the workers “were left with no choice” but to picket instead of assisting with the gala dinner. He also stated that the ANC had failed on its promise to at least pay the staff 50% of what they were owed. “Early this morning there was a commitment that at least pay 50% of the salaries were going to be paid and we have not seen any payment. None of our staff members have confirmed to have received their salaries,” he claimed. Meanwhile, ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe told the media at the dinner that the party would be issuing payment to the aggrieved staff members from Thursday. This was not the first time party employees have been angered by the non-payment of salaries and other benefits. They embarked on similar protests last year and earlier this year.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by The Citizen
- Read too, As ANC gears up for 'robust debates' on policy, staffers remain unpaid, at News24
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