Parliament summons justice minister Simelane over VBS claims

Thembi Simelane is reported to have received a loan to the tune of half a million from a company that is said to have benefited from the VBS loot

01 September 2024 - 00:00

While President Cyril Ramaphosa remained mum yesterday on what action he might take against justice minister Thembi Simelane for her alleged involvement in the looting of VBS Mutual Bank, the portfolio committee on justice has summoned her to explain herself on Friday...

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