African National Congress holds 159 National Assembly seats (Government of National Unity) and has 10 documented cases on record: 1 with a conviction on record, 4 currently criminally charged, 4 named by a commission or ethics body, 1 accused or under investigation. Nothing here is a finding of guilt.
Cases
Gwede Mantashe
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, ANC National Chair
Implicated+2.0
The Zondo Commission (Part 3) found Bosasa paid for security installations at his homes in Boksburg, Cala and Khowa, found a reasonable suspicion that he accepted them knowing they were meant to gain influence, and referred him for investigation under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act. No charges filed.
The commission said further investigation could reasonably uncover a prima facie case and referred the matter for investigation. No charges have been brought.
Their side
Public statement02 Mar 2022
Mantashe has said he did not know Bosasa paid for security installations at his homes, and said he would take the report on legal review.
Public statements, reported by Daily Maverick · View statement
Case history (1 update)
2022 · Implicated
Named in the Zondo Commission report, which recommended further investigation.
Former ANC President and former President of South Africa; now leads the MK Party
Charged+3.0
Faces 16 counts of fraud, corruption, racketeering and money laundering relating to the 1999 arms deal, alongside French arms firm Thales. First charged in 2005; charges were withdrawn in 2009 and reinstated in 2018. He has pleaded not guilty. In May 2026 the Pietermaritzburg High Court ordered the trial to start on 1 February 2027.
Counted under the ANC because the alleged conduct (1995–2005) took place while he was an ANC leader, before the MK Party existed. He has said he will seek leave to appeal the trial-date ruling.
Their side
Public statement
Zuma has pleaded not guilty and maintains the prosecution is politically motivated.
Public statements, widely reported
Case history (2 updates)
2005 · Charged
Charged over the 1999 arms deal.
May 2026 · Charged
Court ruled the trial must proceed; set to begin 1 Feb 2027.
Former Minister, ANC First Deputy Secretary-General
Implicated+2.0
The Zondo Commission (Part 3) found she received benefits from Bosasa, including monthly cash payments, found that Bosasa made extensive attempts to influence her, rejected her denials as not credible, and referred the matter for investigation and prosecution for corruption. No charges filed.
The commission referred the matter for investigation and prosecution. No charges have been brought to date.
Their side
Public statement02 Mar 2022
Mokonyane has denied all allegations against her and said she was considering legal action against the report.
Public statements, reported by DispatchLIVE · View statement
Case history (1 update)
2022 · Implicated
Named in the Zondo Commission report, which recommended prosecution. No charges since.
The Zondo Commission (Part 4, April 2022) recommended he be investigated over payments and luxury accommodation, worth more than R1.6m, from former EOH executive Jehan Mackay, linked to contracts awarded to EOH. He was charged in 2024; the charges were withdrawn in November 2024. In January 2026 the NPA decided to reinstate them (made public in March 2026). Mackay has asked the High Court to review that decision, and the matter has not yet been re-enrolled in court.
Shown as "implicated" until the reinstated charges are enrolled in court.
Their side
Public statement16 Mar 2026
Kodwa has denied corruption and, through his lawyer, said he is ready to prove his innocence in court.
Public statement via his lawyer, reported by EWN · View statement
Case history (3 updates)
2024 · Charged
Charged with corruption over alleged EOH-linked payments.
Charged in November 2025 with corruption relating to Transnet locomotive contracts. The state alleges he received cash payments from members of the Gupta family between 2010 and 2014, while he was Public Enterprises Minister. The Zondo Commission (Part 2, 2022) had earlier recommended he be investigated. The case is in the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg; the trial has not started.
Co-accused include former Transnet executives. He stepped aside from ANC duties after being charged. Next court date reported as 23 October 2026.
Their side
Public statement19 Nov 2025
Gigaba has said he has not been shown evidence of wrongdoing and that he will cooperate with the legal process.
Public statement, reported by TimesLIVE · View statement
Case history (1 update)
2022 · Implicated
Named in the Zondo Commission report. No charges since.
Former Free State Premier & ANC Secretary-General; expelled from the ANC in 2023
Charged+3.0
Charged in 2020 with fraud, corruption and money laundering relating to a R255m asbestos-roof tender awarded in 2014 by the Free State human settlements department. The accused have pleaded not guilty. The Free State High Court trial has been repeatedly delayed by preliminary challenges.
Counted under the ANC because the alleged conduct took place while he was an ANC leader. He is no longer an ANC member.
Their side
Public statement05 Jun 2025
Magashule has said the State is delaying the trial and that he is ready to defend himself in court.
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation; former State Security Minister
Implicated+2.0
The Zondo Commission (final report, June 2022) found he involved himself in operational matters at the State Security Agency and that large amounts of cash were moved under his watch, and recommended further investigation. No charges filed.
The commission recommended further investigation. No charges have been brought to date.
Their side
Public statement01 Apr 2021
Mahlobo denied the allegations at the commission.
Testimony at the Zondo Commission, reported by Corruption Watch · View statement
Case history (1 update)
2022 · Implicated
Named in the Zondo Commission report. No charges since.
Daily Maverick reported in April 2026 that two vehicles donated to the ANC Women's League were registered to her adult children and not declared. The DA and ActionSA laid complaints. She was removed as minister in May 2026. No official finding has been made.
Shown as "accused": based on investigative reporting, with no official finding yet.
Their side
Public statement
She calls the allegations a smear and says the vehicles were held on behalf of the ANC Women's League.
Public statement, reported by Mail & Guardian · View statement
Former ANC MP and former chair of Parliament's correctional services committee
Convicted+4.0
Sentenced in the Johannesburg High Court on 5 March 2026 to an effective seven years' imprisonment after a plea and sentence agreement. He pleaded guilty to corruption, fraud, money laundering and a tax offence relating to gratification from Bosasa.
Counted under the ANC because the conduct took place while he was an ANC MP.
Their side
Public statement
He pleaded guilty as part of a plea and sentence agreement.
Former Deputy Minister (Justice and Correctional Services; Defence)
Charged+3.0
Charged at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court with corruption and fraud. The state alleges a security upgrade worth about R350,000 at his home in 2015 was paid for by Bosasa and not disclosed. He was granted bail.
Counted under the ANC because the alleged conduct took place while he was an ANC deputy minister.
Their side
Public statement
He told the Zondo Commission in 2021 that he had done nothing wrong.
Testimony at the Zondo Commission, reported in 2021
Presumption of innocence: Charged and accused individuals are presumed innocent. This shows the status of public allegations and legal processes, not guilt. Data reflects publicly reported cases as of 08 Oct 2026 and is not exhaustive.