South African Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, denied allegations of misconduct during her time as Mayor of Polokwane Local Municipality. She explained that she approved the withdrawal of municipal investments from VBS Mutual Bank under guidance from technical experts within the Municipality. She also denied allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a contractor hired by the Municipality and receiving any monetary gains from said contractor. Minister Simelane showcased a profound sense of duty and dedication to her country and its citizens, reaffirming her commitment to her role and putting national interests above personal ones.
The recent rearrest of Thabo Bester and Dr. Nandipha Magudumana in Tanzania has been a welcome development for the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru). Bester, who had previously escaped from the Mangaung Correctional Center in South Africa, was on the run for several months before being apprehended by South African Crime Intelligence officers.