DA wants Ramaphosa to break his silence on Simelane’s VBS loan

Ramaphosa was allegedly informed about justice minister Thembi Simelane's VBS loan prior to her original appointment to Cabinet in 2021.

Ramaphosa was allegedly informed about justice minister Thembi Simelane’s VBS loan prior to her original appointment to Cabinet in 2021.The Democratic Alliance has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to break his silence on justice minister Thembi Simelane’s loan from the defunct VBS Mutual Bank.

DA spokesperson on justice and constitutional development Glynnis Breytenbach said if Ramaphosa was indeed aware of this matter from the beginning, his current demand for an explanation about information he already possesses raises serious questions about his apparent refusal to act against Simelane.

“It is time for the President to stop stalling, provide full transparency, and explain why he appointed a Minister with such a questionable past – and why he refuses to take decisive action against her,” Breytenbach said.Blast from the past! Elon Musk’s mom Maye shared reflected on her stint as a finalist in the Miss SA pageant in 1969. Take a look…

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