By Lungile Ntimba
Several political parties on Monday called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to dismiss or suspend Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni following confirmation by the Hawks that they have referred a docket to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) detailing allegations of fraud and corruption against her.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has demanded Ntshavheni’s immediate resignation, citing an investigation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) into her actions as municipal manager of Ba-Phalaborwa local municipality, involving R2.5 million in tender corruption ready for prosecution.
Failing her voluntary resignation, the DA insists that Ramaphosa relieve her of her duties.
“The NPA must proceed with criminal prosecution without delay. A Cabinet Minister under such a serious criminal investigation cannot effectively serve,” said DA spokesperson Dianne Kohler Barnard.
Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke’s findings on Ntshavheni’s financial management at the municipality during her tenure, along with allegations from senior managers, further intensified
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