Ramaphosa awaiting report on alleged ANC Johannesburg ballot paper tampering

By Johnathan Paoli

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday he was awaiting a report into the alleged discovery of ballot papers linked to the party’s contentious Greater Johannesburg conference that took place in December.

Ballot boxes believed to be from that regional elective conference were reportedly found at a private residence in Pretoria on Sunday, triggering complaints to both the police and senior party structures.

“This matter has to be processed and then I’ll get the report. Much as you would respond, allow me to get the report first. I know you would like an instant answer, but some of these matters, one has to give consideration to,” Ramaphosa told the SABC on the sidelines of the party’s NEC lekgotla in Ekurhuleni.

The alleged discovery has reignited controversy surrounding the conference, which saw Johannesburg MMC for Finance Loyiso Lugayeni-Masuku defeat incumbent regional chair and current Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero