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Making headlines: ANC rallies behind Ramaphosa, backs High Court review of Phala Phala report; Eskom to start disciplinary proceedings as forensic firm confirms diesel procurement noncompliance; And, IMF, Ghana agree final review of support programme

ANC rallies behind Ramaphosa, backs High Court review of Phala Phala report

The African National Congress has moved to shut down speculation regarding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future, with secretary-general Fikile Mbalula clarifying that the ANC’s National Executive Committee did not consider, nor was it asked to consider, a recall of the President.

Addressing the media at Luthuli House following a special NEC meeting in Cape Town, Mbalula stated that Ramaphosa’s resignation was not on the table.

Mbalula addressed the judgment with high praise for the judiciary, noting that Chief Justice Mandisa Maya delivered the May 8th judgment with "an even tone and an admirable, teachable temperament that this country can and must learn from."

Mbalula clarified that Ramaphosa, as a citizen, had the right to a fair hearing and the right to seek a judicial review of the independent Section 89 panel report, a move the President has indicated he will take.

Eskom to start disciplinary proceedings as forensic firm confirms diesel procurement noncompliance

State-owned power utility Eskom says an interim report by an independent forensic firm has identified instances of non-adherence to Eskom processes in the procurement of services, and the management of the contracts, for diesel supply.

The contracts under investigation by Eskom Group Investigations and Security relate to the supply of diesel to its open-cycle gas turbine power stations, which support system reliability during emergencies, particularly at peak demand and during periods of high breakdowns.

Owing to the findings of the interim report, Eskom will start disciplinary proceedings against several employees who breached its procurement processes. The utility expects more employees may be charged once the final report has been issued, it says.

Additionally, in line with its supplier-review process, disciplinary action will be undertaken against suppliers found to have breached its procurement policy and processes.

As a result of the suspicion of fraud and corruption, Eskom has reported this matter to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, in line with the requirements of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, it adds.

The final report is expected to be completed in mid-June.

And, IMF, Ghana agree final review of support programme

Ghana and the International Monetary Fund has announced a staff-level agreement on the sixth and final review of the West African country's support programme.

Ghana's presidency said in a statement that the milestone marked the "end of Ghana's financial bailout relationship with the IMF".

The IMF said in a separate statement that Ghana's authorities had requested a non-financing Policy Coordination Instrument.

The staff-level agreement is subject to approval by the IMF's Executive board.

That’s a roundup of news making headlines today

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