ActionSA have welcomed investigations into charges against Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, but the Hawks have refuted claims that they are busy with it.
The Hawks have refuted claims that they are investigating charges into Justice Minister Thembi Simelane. Image: Sharon Seretlo/ Wikus de Wet.Is Justice Minister Thembi Simelane being investigated in connection with corruption and forgery charges?to step down from her post as Justice Minister, Herman Mashaba's party took it one step further by laying charges against her.
Simelane used the money to buy a coffee shop in Sandton but denied that she had any links to the VBS scandal. She maintains that she dealt solely with Gundo Wealth Solutions.However, the Hawks have yet to confirm that they are investigating the Justice Minister. In a post shared to X , the Hawks said they were aware of claims made they were investigating the charges laid by ActionSA.
They also added that it was not in their policy to confirm individuals who are subject to any investigation to protect the integrity of the case.The party expressed concern that, given her links to the VBS scandal, she would be involved in a conflict of interest.Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He received a Diploma in Journalism from the Caxton Cadet School.
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