Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested a detailed report and briefing from the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, following her implication in the VBS corruption scandal.
Spokesperson for the President, Vincent Magwenya, made the announcement on Wednesday morning and said Ramaphosa noted with concern media reports containing allegations of corruption against the minister.
Magwenya said the media reports have linked Simelane with funds allegedly received improperly from the VBS Mutual Bank, during her tenure as the Executive Mayor of the Polokwane Municipality.
This comes on the heels of civil society organisations and political parties calling for Simelane to urgently clarify the allegations.
The organisations Freedom Under Law, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Judges Matter and Defend Our Democracy have all expressed concerns over the revelation of Simelane’s involvement with VBS loans.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have called for her resignation, while ActionSA filed an urgent complaint with
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