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ANC statement on Zuma rape allegations

24th November 2005

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The African National Congress wishes to re-state its position with respect to allegations of rape against its Deputy President, Jacob Zuma:

1. These are serious allegations, that must be dealt with in terms of the law, by the appropriate institutions of the state.

2. The ANC respects the rule of law, including the principle of presumption of innocence.

3. The ANC recognises that the rights of both the alleged victim and alleged perpetrator must be respected and upheld.

The ANC National Executive Committee, which met on 18-20 November, was advised by Deputy President Zuma of the allegations that had appeared in the media, and indicated that his lawyer had been instructed to communicate publicly on his behalf.

The NEC noted the statement by Deputy President Zuma, communicated through his lawyer, in which he denied the allegations in the strongest possible terms.

The NEC also noted and supported the earlier statements by ANC spokesperson Smuts Ngonyama which outlined the organisation's position as above.

The NEC mandated the ANC's National Officials to closely monitor developments on this matter.

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