EFF member Floyd Shivambu has failed in his attempt to overturn a ruling by the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interest that imposed a nineday salary penalty for Shivambu’s nondisclosure of financial benefits received from Sgameka Projects. Shivambu had sought an urgent appeal to the Western Cape High Court, claiming he was unjustly denied the opportunity to be aware of the charges against him before the verdict was reached. Parliament approved the High Court’s decision, emphasising its dedication to maintaining ethical standards and reminding members of their dual responsibilities as political representatives and custodians of public trust.
