PHUTI MOSOMANE
DA National Spokesperson Solly Malatsi on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Public Protector about alleged corrupt activities involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile and ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula.
He said the party is concerned about what it perceives as State Capture 2.0, where corrupt tender flows finance lavish lifestyles for high-ranking ANC officials.
“The DA has requested a thorough investigation into the allegations, including the origins of a loan received by Mbalula and the connections between Mashatile and individuals benefiting from state contracts,” Malatsi said.
“Today I officially lodged complaints with the Office of the Public Protector in relation to the alleged corrupt activities involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile and ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula.”
Outside the Public Protector’s offices, Malatsi said recent revelations have exposed troubling connections between Mashatile and individuals who have benefited from state contracts.
Moreover, allegations have surfaced regarding a loan received byMbalula which
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