Johnathan Paoli
THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said it is deeply disappointed by the recent swearing-in of corruption accused and former Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa as a Member of Parliament (MP) on Tuesday.
COSATU parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks said the congress was concerned over the African National Congress (ANC)’s decision to ignore its own step-aside resolution concerning Kodwa’s nomination and swearing in as an MP.
“This is a poorly thought through and ill-considered decision by the ANC that undermines its progressive step aside resolution for public representatives,” Parks said, adding that the decision sent a worrying question to society on whether the ANC is committed to holding its public representatives accountable and its campaign of renewal.
Parks questioned the point of Kodwa’s resignation as Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture only to be sworn in as an MP.
“Whilst we do not celebrate the difficulties that comrade
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