Gauteng premier David Makhura has rubbished claims that members of his family have been involved in PPE tender corruption, saying that legal action will be taken against anyone who makes this claim.
He hit out at those making the false claims, saying he intended to uncover their real identities.
“Over the past few months, numerous false accusations have been made in my name. I refute all such claims and urge those who continue to spread fake news in an attempt to not only tarnish the names of innocent people, but to mislead society and cause unnecessary panic, to desist from doing so,” he said.
Makhura said he will, on a personal basis, open a case and pursue legal action against those responsible for generating and spreading the fake news.Makhura last week announced that the State Security Agency will be doingThis comes amid allegations of tender irregularities at the provincial department of health.“All those found guilty of any wrongdoing will face the full might of the law. All the crooks must face a jail term as a true reflection of our seriousness about fighting corruption.
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