insert_link South Africa Calls Grow In S.A for Minister Simelane’s Suspension Defend Our Democracy South Africa calls for former Justice minister Thembi Simelane to be removed from her new role as minister of Human Settlements over fresh corruption allegations. The group’s executive director, Zaakirah Vadi, urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend her pending the outcome of the investigation: todayDecember 5, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa DA Criticizes Ramaphosa’s Redeployment of Justice Minister Simelane as “Short-Sighted”…. To South Africa, where the DA says president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to remove Thembi Simelane as minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and redeploy her as minister of Human Settlements, is short-sighted and disrespectful to South Africans. There has been mounting pressure for the president to remove her after it emerged she received a loan from a company that benefited from VBS Mutual Bank, while she was Polokwane […] todayDecember 4, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A President Ramaphosa Reaffirms Ethical Commitment Amid VBS Bank Loan Allegations S. A president Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding ethical conduct in the executive following allegations about a VBS Mutual Bank loan involving Justice minister Thembi Simelane. He highlighted that all members are required to disclose their financial interests annually to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest. Addressing oral questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa stated he is carefully considering the findings: todayOctober 18, 2024 17