During her meeting with the portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, on September 10, Simelane refuted claims of obstructing access to critical State Capture data.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane has denied allegations of obstructing the NPA ’s access to the Zondo Commission ’s evidence. Picture: Hunk Kruger / Independent NewspapersMinister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane , has rubbished claims that she denied the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigative Directorate access to data concerning the Zondo Commission relating to the looting of VBS Bank.
She said she had met with the National Director of Director Prosecutions Shamila Batohi, during the session to follow up on other important issues. “In my view, the whole sitting is a bit unfortunate. At least at a time in which it occurred. Chair, I am saying that it is a bit unfortunate precisely because it was only two weeks after I met with NPA, that’s when the first article came out.”Meanwhile, Batohi said she was not trying to paint a picture that Simelane and the NPA are on the opposite side, but the information stems from the recent press conference in which she was asked a question regarding the issue.
She further expressed that she is grateful that the meeting would have a sense of urgency, as the NPA is experiencing pressure in prosecuting the State Capture cases.
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