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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Cape Town – Opposition parties in the province are not satisfied with Premier Alan Winde\u2019s two-week suspension of Bonginkosi Madikizela from the executive council after revelations that he lied on his CV about a degree he didn\u2019t have.<\/p>\n

Until his suspension, Madikizela was Transport and Public Works MEC. For the time being, Human Settlements MEC Tertius Simmers will act in his place.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have taken the decision to suspend MEC Madikizela for 14 days, while an investigation determines all the facts. Once I have all the facts, I will make a final decision regarding Minister Madikizela and his role in my cabinet,\u201d said Winde.<\/p>\n

Welcoming news of the suspension, the ANC called for the legislature\u2019s Code of Conduct Committee to launch an inquiry into Madikizela\u2019s behaviour.<\/p>\n

Cameron Dugmore, leader of the opposition (ANC) in the legislature, said: \u201cWe cannot trust the DA or the premier to investigate Madikizela.<\/p>\n

We have seen Premier Winde give MEC Bredell a slap on the wrist when he was found by the public protector to have breached the code of ethics by unlawfully trying to interfere in a local government appointment in George.\u201d<\/p>\n

EFF provincial chairperson Melikhaya Xego said: \u201cIt is clear to us that Madikizela is a habitual liar, who has no shame about his misconduct. EFF Western Cape would consult with its legal team to pave a way forward against Madikizela, as dishonesty was a serious offence punishable by law.\u201d<\/p>\n

Good Party MPL Brett Herron said: \u201cThere is nothing to investigate. Madikizela has already publicly admitted to lying about his non-existent qualification. We will now lay criminal charges against Madikizela. The National Qualifications Framework Act makes it a criminal offence for any person to fraudulently claim to hold a qualification.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, it has emerged that Madikizela has also been suspended from party activities.<\/p>\n

In a letter to party structures, DA provincial chairperson Jaco Londt said deputy leader Albert Fritz would be acting in Madikizela\u2019s position.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe trust that all structures will carry on the great work that they are currently doing leading up to the next week\u2019s by-elections as well as the local elections that we will be contesting later this year,\u201d Londt wrote in a letter dated April 15.<\/p>\n

Cape Argus<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. Cape Town – Opposition parties in the province are not satisfied with Premier Alan Winde\u2019s two-week suspension of Bonginkosi Madikizela from the executive council after revelations that he lied on his CV about a degree he didn\u2019t have. Until his suspension, Madikizela was Transport and Public Works MEC. 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