The Democratic Alliance (DA) plans to appeal the Presidency's decision to deny them access to a report regarding former Minister Thembi Simelane's involvement in the VBS Mutual Bank looting scandal. The DA argues that the public has a right to know about the details of Simelane's dealings with public funds, particularly concerning allegations of corruption.
DA to appeal Presidency ’s refusal to access report on Thembi Simelane ’s alleged role in VBS looting scandal
She expressed disappointment that the Presidency refused to release the document, calling the decision unprofessional. Simelane’s involvement in the issue has led to questions about how the funds were managed, as well as about the broader implications for her role in government. However, the presidency justified its refusal by stating that the report was a privileged exchange between the president and the minister, intended solely for the president’s use in making a decision about Simelane’s future.
The presidency's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, responded to the DA's request by asserting that the report was never meant to be public and that its contents were protected under executive privilege. Magwenya also suggested that the DA’s request represented an overreach into the workings of the executive, an argument that Breytenbach rejected.
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