By OBAKENG MAJE
15 December 2025- The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West said it has noted the recent arrests effected by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) involving the ANC Bojanala regional secretary, Raymond Moraile and councillor, Peter Legong, who is a Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) in the Madibeng Local Municipality on allegations of extortion. The ANC said it reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, organizational renewal and the fight against corruption.
The ANC provincial spokesperson, Tumelo Maruping said in line with the resolutions of the 54th national conference and the organization’s Integrity and step-aside guidelines, the ANC will implement the step-aside rule as it relates to the affected individuals. Maruping said Moraile and Legong are expected to appear in court on 15 December 2025.
“The ANC will continue to monitor developments in the matter, while allowing due legal processes to unfold without interference. The organization remains committed to upholding its values, ensuring accountability and protecting the integrity of the movement,” he said.
It is alleged that the arrest was carried out by the Hawks in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), following months of investigation into allegations of financial misconduct. According to the SIU, several mayors and municipal managers in the district lodged formal complaints against Moraile, accusing him of demanding R250 000 per month.
Moraile alleged that these payments were necessary to secure their positions, insisting that he had played a role in their appointments and could protect them from political rivals seeking their removal. One mayor reported being summoned to secret meetings, where Moraile introduced associates he allegedly wanted appointed to lucrative municipal projects.
These meetings, according to whistleblowers, were designed to channel contracts toward individuals aligned with Moraile’s faction. A municipal manager further alleged that Moraile demanded R750 000 to fund delegates attending the ANC’s National General Council (NGC) in Gauteng.
When the municipal manager could only raise R150 000, Moraile reportedly threatened to orchestrate his removal, accusing him of supporting rival factions opposed to Moraile’s leadership.
The SIU allegedly confirmed that Moraile’s arrest is part of a broader investigation into approximately 15 ANC leaders and municipal officials across Bojanala District. He added that municipalities under scrutiny include Moretele, Madibeng, Rustenburg, Moses Kotane, KgetlengRivier, and Bojanala District Municipality.
Meanwhile, further arrests are anticipated and investigators cautioned that the process remains lengthy and complex.
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