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SA’s ex-minister could face criminal charges

SA’s ex-minister could face criminal charges

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER DR Zweli Mkhize, South Africa’s former health minister who resigned at the height of a corruption scandal, faces possible criminal charges. This was revealed by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) during a presentation to Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts. According to Advocate Andy Mothibi’s presentation to the committee, the evidence of possible criminal conduct in the Digital Vibes matter, which involves a R150-million communication tender awarded to close associates of Mkhize. Mkhize’s case is among the 19 cases referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for a decision. Mothibi said the SIU had hoped that its…
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SA’s ex-health minister turns to courts

SA’s ex-health minister turns to courts

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER DR Zweli Mkhize, who resigned as South Africa’s Health Minister ahead of a cabinet reshuffle by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is taking the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), which found that he was implicated in alleged corruption, to court. In his letter of resignation, Mkhize was scathing of the SIU but said he felt he had to resign to enable Ramaphosa to have a full-functional cabinet. “I remain committed to working under your leadership, and it is an honour for me to serve the people of South Africa in our government‘s quest to deliver a better life for all.…
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