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TimesLIVE reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally requested a briefing from justice and constitutional development minister Thembi Simelane following media reports alleging corruption during her time as mayor of Polokwane.
It was reported this week that Simelane may have improperly received funds from VBS Mutual Bank. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Ramaphosa had noted with concern media reports containing allegations of corruption against Simelane and had requested a detailed report and briefing from the minister on the matter. According to the reports, Simelane received a loan exceeding R500,000 from a company allegedly involved in illicit transactions with VBS Mutual Bank. The bank, which collapsed in 2018, left thousands of depositors with substantial financial losses and its downfall was attributed to extensive corruption. DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach said the minister must be investigated by the National Prosecuting Authority. ActionSA’s Athol Trollip wants the public protector to investigate the matter. The EFF said Simelane’s resignation was the only appropriate course of action to preserve the integrity of the justice system and to allow an independent and impartial investigation into her actions.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Modiegi Mashamaite at TimesLIVE
- Read too, Madonsela defends Simelane, saying ‘Let us not condemn without evidence’, at TimesLIVE
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