Zuma does not need to explain his relationship with Gupta family: Mantashe

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It is unnecessary for President Jacob Zuma to explain his relationship with the Gupta family to the ANC, secretary-general Gwede Mantashe said on Monday.

"Did the president take us into his confidence about the relationship between [him] and the Gupta family? I'm not sure if that is necessary," he told reporters in Johannesburg.

"It is not the business of the NEC [national executive committee] who I relate to in my personal capacity. The question is whether...read more here: Zuma does not need to explain his relationship with Gupta family: Mantashe