The African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the voluntary decision by its National Executive Committee member and Member of Parliament, Malusi Gigaba to step aside from all party responsibilities. This after he appeared at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday on fraud and corruption charges related to Transnet locomotives tender, during his tenure as Minister of Public Enterprises. The party applauded Gigaba’s decision, saying that it reflects the discipline, maturity, and revolutionary consciousness expected of cadres of our movement.
“In keeping with the ANC Constitution and the resolutions of the 55th National Conference, comrade Gigaba has demonstrated respect for organisational processes and acted to protect the integrity and reputation of the movement. The 55th National Conference reaffirmed that all members formally charged must voluntarily step aside, guided not by compulsion but by an unwavering commitment to accountability, revolutionary morality, and the principle that leadership must be beyond reproach,” said the ANC acting spokesperson, Nonceba Mhlauli. According to the party, Gigaba’s decision symbolises its renewal agenda and a demonstration that ANC leaders remain bound to act by the party’s policies.
“The ANC reiterates that the step-aside rule is not a presumption of guilt, but a responsible organisational measure to safeguard public confidence while legal processes unfold. We thank comrade Gigaba for his leadership and discipline. His decision strengthens the collective efforts of the ANC to rebuild trust, reinforce accountability, and demonstrate that no individual stands above the organisation,” remarked Mhlauli.
Gigaba is also expected to resign as member of parliament, where is co-chair of Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence.He appeared together with four other former Transnet Executives, and the case was postponed to 30 January 2026 for the disclosure of the docket, as well as the provision of an indictment, and a date for the transfer of the case to the high court. According to the state, during the period that Gigaba was the minister, he on “various occasions allegedly accepted and received undisclosed amounts of cash from members of the Gupta family which are corrupt in nature, and which he was not entitled to.”
