ANC STATEMENT ON CARL NIEHAUS

The ANC has noted media reports surrounding the personal financial matters of Carl Niehaus.

The ANC wishes to state emphatically that whatever his personal difficulties, Niehaus remains a loyal and valued cadre of our movement.

We will stand by him and assist him during this difficult period.

The ANC has agreed with Niehaus that he will step down as an ANC media liaison officer.

The ANC will find an alternative role for him in the organisation.

Statement issued by African National Congress Secretary General Gwede Mantashe February 13 2009