Johnathan Paoli
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has confirmed that the government has put certain measures in place in order to effectively deal with the scourge of corruption within the country.
Mashatile was answering questions from Members of the National Assembly on Thursday and said fighting crime and corruption remains a top priority for the ANC government.
DA Chief Whip Siviwe Gwarube asked Mashatile to provide clarity concerning certain allegations levelled against him as well as his connection to controversial businessman, Edwin Sodi, who is currently on trial related to a R255-million Free State asbestos scandal.
In response Mashatile said that answers will be provided as soon as possible, and hopefully next week.
“I have received questions from the Ethics Committee after a complaint was lodged with Parliament, and I will be responding to those questions which are the issues she’s raising. Gwarube can wait for that moment, I have been
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