South African Justice Minister Thembi Simelane faces corruption accusations related to VBS Bank, and parties call for an investigation.

South African Justice Minister Thembi Simelane faced accusations over alleged VBS Bank corruption, as she reportedly took a loan from a "corrupt investment brokerage" that facilitated unlawful investments by the Polokwane municipality into VBS. ActionSA and Democratic Alliance parties called for an investigation, with ActionSA filing a complaint with the Public Protector. If substantial evidence of wrongdoing is found, President Cyril Ramaphosa may remove Simelane as Justice Minister.

August 26, 2024
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