Calls for VBS-linked Thembi Simelane to step aside intensify

The DA says VBS-linked Thembi Simelane’s continued presence as justice minister compromises the department's integrity.

The Democratic Alliance calls for justice minister Thembi Simelane to step aside from her role pending the current investigation into her R500 000 loan from VBS-linked brokerreported that Simelane received R575 600 from Gundo to purchase a coffee shop in Sandton. On Friday, 6 September, SimelaneCALLS FOR THEMBI SIMELANE TO STEP ASIDE INTENSIFY

Breytenbach said the loan’s apparent exorbitant interest rate raises serious concerns. She added that it is highly questionable why the former Polokwane mayor chose to engage with an entity not registered as a financial service provider, Gundo Wealth Solutions, which received the money from VBS bank.Breytenbach also said they believe that Simelane’s current role as minister places her in an untenable conflict of interest.

“Simelane’s attempts to dismiss her actions as a legitimate commercial transaction are a flimsy cover-up. Her failure to adequately address the conflict of interest, her role in facilitating these illegal investments, and her subsequent attempts to downplay her involvement indicate someone who cannot be trusted to oversee justice in our nation.”Orlando Pirates legend Jomo Sono has praised Relebohile Mofokeng but urged his former club to protect the Bafana Bafana youngster.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

TheSAnews /  🏆 25. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

EFF Calls for Justice Minister Thembi Simelane To Resign Following VBS Mutual Bank ImplicationThe Economic Freedom Fighters have called for Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to step down after she was implicated in the VBS Mutual Bank saga.
Read more »

GNU partners gun for Justice Minister Thembi Simelane over VBS linksGNU partners gun for Justice Minister Thembi Simelane over VBS links
Read more »

Minister of Justice Thembi Simelane Also Implicated in the VBS Mutual Bank SagaThe Minister of Justice Thembi Simelane has been implicated in the VBS Mutual Bank saga. She allegedly received over R500,000 in loans to buy a coffee shop.
Read more »

DA and Good party gun for Justice Minister Thembi Simelane over dodgy VBS ‘loan’Simelane was the mayor of Polokwane when she received a 500k loan from a company that brokered unlawful investments into VBS Bank.
Read more »

Pressure mounts on Thembi Simelane to account for dodgy VBS ‘loan’Simelane allegedly took a R575 600 “commercial loan” from Gundo Wealth Solutions, owned Ralliom Razwinane brokered unlawful investments
Read more »

Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to ‘clarify VBS issues’ to Parliament [VIDEO]Simelane is also expected to appear before the African National Congress' (ANC)integrity commission to explain her part in the VBS matter.
Read more »