Failure to take action against Simelane jeopardises ANC’s standing in GNU
What does it say about the quality of President Ramaphosa's appointments generally if so little thought appears to have gone into this one?
08 September 2024 - 00:00
Thembi Simelane, who succeeded Ronald Lamola as justice minister when President Cyril Ramaphosa formed his government of national unity, is regarded as one of the rising stars in the ANC and the government. Hers is an important post, especially given that a series of high-profile scandals have opened some of her present and former comrades to possible criminal prosecution. It is vital she has no conflicts of interest in these matters, real or perceived. ..
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