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Justice Minister denies allegations and faces calls for suspension amid VBS loan scandal

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Thembi Simelane, has denied most allegations involving her connection with Gundo Wealth Solutions, asserting that her interactions were legitimate and that the loan she secured had been repaid. Despite her denials, calls for her resignation are growing amid concerns that her presence could impede the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) handling of the VBS Bank scandal. Speaking on VOC NewsBeat, legal expert […]

11 September 2024

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16 suspected coronavirus cases among prison officials

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says there have been 16 suspected coronavirus cases among officials at correctional centres across the country. This comes as the country prepares for national lockdown on Thursday midnight, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Monday night. Lamola says 11 of the officials have tested negative for the virus and results for the remaining five are pending. He says, “There has been processes of sanitisation, deep cleaning some […]

26 March 2020

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Justice Minister denies allegations and faces calls for suspension amid VBS loan scandal

16 suspected coronavirus cases among prison officials

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