By Simon Nare.
Embattled Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has added fuel to the fire that has been raging within the Independent Development Trust (IDT), drawing clear battle lines between Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tebogo Malaka on one side, and the Minister Dean Macpherson and Board Chairperson Zimbini Hill on the other.
A visibly upset Zikalala on Tuesday held a press conference in Pretoria in a bid to set the record straight on what he described as calculated falsehoods circulated in the media to tarnish his political career.
This follows a report by investigative journalism centre amaBhungane, which alleged that Zikalala and former IDT Board chairperson Advocate Kwazi Mshengu worked behind the scenes to shield Malaka from scrutiny.
According to internal documents cited in the report, Malaka is accused of unlawfully signing a lease with Moepathutse Property Investments — a politically connected firm — without board
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Cancel anytime.
Subscribe nowNeed help? molokom@insidepolitic.co.za
