THE Western Cape Transport MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela has been suspended from his government post after revelations he has misled the public about is bogus academic qualifications.
Premier Alan Winde said on Thursday that Madikizela would be suspended for 14 days while an investigation determines all the facts regarding his “BCom degree saga”.
Winde says he took the decision following a meeting with Madikizela on Wednesday.
“I am deeply concerned that Bonginkosi Madikizela’s biography contains information which he has accepted is not true, as well as say that he misled a journalist in this regard,” said Winde.
“I met with minister Madikizela yesterday [Wednesday] afternoon, where I raised my concerns with him and asked for an explanation. During that meeting I made clear that acting with integrity is non-negotiable to me, and to the people of the Western Cape. I also made clear that I believe in fairness and due process, where all
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