-Staff Writer / Fri, 12 Dec 2025
The African National Congress (ANC) has enforced its step-aside rule following the arrest of Bojanala Regional Secretary Raymond Moralie and Madibeng Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) Peter Legong on allegations of tender corruption.
The ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said the organisation fully supports the work of law-enforcement agencies and remains committed to clean governance.
“The ANC respects and supports the work of law-enforcement agencies and reaffirms its commitment to the rule of law and due process,” Bhengu said.
Moralie and Legong were arrested during a Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI/Hawks) operation linked to alleged corruption involving a municipal tender in the North West.
Following the arrests, the ANC confirmed that both officials have been instructed to immediately step aside from all party and government responsibilities pending the finalisation of their legal proceedings.
According to the party, the decision aligns with the ANC Constitution, Integrity Commission processes and resolutions of the recently concluded 5th National General Council (NGC), which reaffirmed zero tolerance for corruption.
The step-aside measure, the ANC said, is intended to protect the organisation’s integrity and safeguard public trust.
Bhengu emphasised that the action forms part of the ANC’s broader renewal agenda.
“The ANC reiterates its unwavering commitment to intensifying the fight against corruption and all forms of malfeasance at every level of society,” she stated.
The party described the intervention as necessary to uphold ethical leadership and strengthen credibility within both the organisation and public institutions
News Junction previously reported that both Moraile and Legong appeared at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning alongside Menzi Mngadi (42) who is just mentioned as a driver.
They were remanded in custody after appearing on charges related to alleged tender corruption.
The suspects, Menzi Mngadi (42), a driver, Peter Legong (39), a ward councillor at Madibeng Municipality, and Raymond Mogaile (40), a regional secretary at the municipality, were arrested on Thursday, 11 December 2025, during a Hawks sting operation at Menlyn.
Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale earlier said the arrests were executed by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation’s Anti-Corruption Unit following an intelligence-driven operation.
“The suspects demanded R300 000 from a local businessman in exchange for assisting him to secure a municipal tender. The businessman immediately reported the matter to our Serious Corruption Investigation team, enabling us to set up an operation,” Mogale said.
The alleged solicitation began in November when one of the accused reportedly contacted the businessman, offering to help him secure a tender advertised by the Madibeng Municipality. A meeting was arranged where the trio allegedly negotiated the bribe amount.
The businessman alerted the authorities, leading to a controlled operation that culminated in the suspects’ arrest.
The matter has been postponed to 15 December 2025 for further investigation.
News Junction (Gold Standard)