Resignation calls for Nzimande and Khosa intensify over kickback allegations

Resignation calls for Nzimande and Khosa intensify over kickback allegations

Demands for the resignation of South Africa's Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande and National Students Financial Aid Scheme board chair Ernest Khosa have intensified amidst allegations of receiving millions of rand in kickbacks from service providers. Nzimande's spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi told Newzroom Africa that it’s a witch hunt. Meanwhile, Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says the party's shadow ministers and student organisation will mass mobilize campaigns for South African President […]

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South Africa’s parliament suspends Malema

South Africa's opposition leader, Julius Malema, and five other MPs from the Economic Freedom Fighters party received a one-month suspension without pay from parliament. BBC Africa reports that the punishment, due to contempt of parliament, resulted from their actions of storming the stage during President Cyril Ramaphosa's state of the nation address in February. The committee found them guilty, leading to Malema being escorted from the hall by security.

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