South Africa’s Deputy President distances himself from criminal acts
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER DAVID Mabuza, South Africa’s Deputy President, has denied any involvement in crime. Mabuza was forced to issue the denial after 11 people, including a member of parliament, Bongani Bongo, were arrested and appeared in court on charges of fraud and corruption. Bongo and 10 others appeared in court in connection with crimes committed at the time when Mabuza was the Premier of Mpumalanga province. In a statement, Mabuza’s office said while the alleged crimes took place during his tenure as Premier, he categorically denied any involvement and condemned any attempt to drag his name in any form…