The ANC is sticking by its cadre Dina Pule in the midst of a public onslaught over her appointment as minister of social development.
Yesterday ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula defended President Cyril Ramaphosas decision to appoint Pule, arguing that she has served her sentence over the malfeasance and ethical lapses she was found guilty of more than a decade ago.
Mbalula argued that Pule has come back into the political limelight a reformed individual who took responsibility for her actions. He said the criticism she has received since the announcement earlier this week has been a bit too harsh.
