Mashatile given seven days to answer to corruption claims as he defends Mapisa-Nqakula

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is being investigated by Parliament following allegations of corruption levelled against him.

'Those responses will definitely come to Parliament next week,' the deputy president told Parliament.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile speaks at the National Xivijo Summit at the IIanga Estate in Bloemfontein on 24 October 2023. Picture: Gallo Images/Volksblad/Mlungisi Louw“There are allegations of corruption hanging over your head.

“Perhaps, Gwarube can wait for that moment. They have given me seven days to clarify those issues. Those responses will definitely come to Parliament next week and Gwarube will be free to see those responses,” the deputy president responded.against Mashatile after media reports detailing the deputy president’s “lavish lifestyle”, allegedly funded by corruption-accused individuals who do business with government.

“I think it will be premature to then ask the speaker to relief herself of her duties when in fact the allegations have not been tested.”Her application seeking to interdict the state from arresting her was heard in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday.Duduzane Zuma could end up in top structures of MK party, claims analyst

 

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