ANC denies implication in Prasa bribery, corruption
The ANC has rejected allegations that it benefitted from passenger rail agency Prasa's controversial locomotives deal.
News24 is reporting that the allegations have been made by Prasa chairperson Popo Molefe in court papers.
Molefe alleges that the supplier of Prasa's controversial Afro 4000 locomotives paid R80 million to "entities who were not creditors" of the company, after an Angolan businesswoman had insisted that 10 percent of the tender's value be paid to the ANC.
The locomotives hit the headlines, following reports that they were too high for South African railways, despite costing billions of rands.
In a statement, the ANC denies receiving any such funds, threatening to take actions against those making the allegations.
"The ANC appreciates that the matter is before the courts and will attentively watch the outcomes of this process. We reserve our rights to take action against those who impugn the reputation and integrity of the African National Congress," it said.