DA to complain to public protector about roles of deputy president and ANC chief Fikile Mbalula in ‘State Capture 2.0’
DA is to complain to public protector about roles of deputy president and ANC chief Fikile Mbalula in ‘State Capture 2.0’aul Mashatile has denied allegations of wrongdoing levelled against him, saying he will not be distracted from carrying out the duties entrusted to him by President Cyril Ramaphosa.This follows an investigation by News24, which reported Mashatile lives a life of luxury funded by those who have benefited from state tenders, including controversial ANC benefactor Edwin Sodi.
“Naturally, some of the people he has interacted with throughout that long time have become close personal associates. There is nothing wrong or unusual about this, and the attempt to scandalise such associations is unfortunate.“The deputy president has never awarded, influenced, or in any way caused any state or public sector contract to be awarded to the individuals and companies mentioned by News24.
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