{"id":73502,"date":"2024-09-09T17:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T17:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/simelanes-future-in-cabinet-in-ramaphosas-hands-says-mbalula"},"modified":"2024-09-09T17:49:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T17:49:00","slug":"simelanes-future-in-cabinet-in-ramaphosas-hands-says-mbalula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/simelanes-future-in-cabinet-in-ramaphosas-hands-says-mbalula","title":{"rendered":"Simelane’s future in Cabinet in Ramaphosa’s hands, says Mbalula"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula said that Justice Minister Thembi Simelane\u2019s future in cabinet lies squarely on the president.<\/p>\n

Mbalula confirmed that Simelane has given a detailed report to President Cyril Ramaphosa, accounting for her allegations on the VBS Mutual Bank matter.<\/p>\n

It emerged that Simelane received a loan from a company accused of looting the now-defunct bank.<\/p>\n

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\nSpeaking on the sidelines of the ANC\u2019s National Working Committee meeting at the Birchwood Hotel on Monday, Mbalula said the party was also looking into the matter.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn relation to government’s side, the president\u2019s prerogative has kicked in. The president will make a determination, based on the reports he received from the minister. On our part, the integrity commission is the route the comrade will follow over and above the reports she has given to us.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula said that Justice Minister Thembi Simelane\u2019s future in cabinet lies squarely on the president. Mbalula confirmed that Simelane has given a detailed report to President Cyril Ramaphosa, accounting for her allegations on the VBS Mutual Bank matter. 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