Da Calls For Ntshavhenis Resignation Amid Corruption Probe

The Democratic Alliance DA has called on Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to immediately step down following the revelation that a Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation into her conduct as municipal manager of Ba-Phalaborwa local municipality, involving R2.5 million in tender corruption, is ready for prosecution.

Failing which, President Cyril Ramaphosa must relieve her of her duties, the party says in a statement.

DA spokesperson on State Security Dianne Kohler Barnard says Ntshavheni cannot serve as Minister in this portfolio, while under such a serious criminal investigation.

He adds that a Cabinet Minister criminally investigated for corruption should not serve in Cabinet. Barnard said members of the executive must be fit for purpose, and beyond reproach.