Robert Gumede donates buses, iPads to ANC in Mpumalanga

Businessman Robert Gumede has made a substantial donation in the form of vehicles and iPads to the African National Congress in Mpumalanga ahead of the municipal elections.

Gumede, a well-known ANC benefactor, handed over 10 Ford Rangers, four buses and 20 iPads to the provincial leadership at its office in Nelspruit on Monday.

The province posted photos on its Facebook page of Gumede handing over his donation to leaders, which included provincial chairman David Mabuza.

A caption on the post read: "Nje kuyavela ngalapho ukuthi (it shows over there that) business people in #mpumalanga appreciate the tremendous good work done by the ANC in the province..."

ANC Mpumalanga secretary Mandla Ndlovu on Tuesday said the donation was for the party ahead of the elections and beyond.

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