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ActionSA says Zizi Kodwa’s resignation was overdue

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ActionSA says Zizi Kodwa’s resignation was overdue

Former ANC MP Zizi Kodwa
Former ANC MP Zizi Kodwa

26th July 2024

By: Sashnee Moodley
Senior Deputy Editor Polity and Multimedia

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After declaring itself the “constructive opposition”, Action SA says the African National Congress’s (ANC’s) “mealy-mouthed” acceptance of Zizi Kodwa’s resignation as ANC MP is an indication of their lack of commitment to fighting corruption.

Kodwa, a former Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security, was implicated in the State Capture Commission of Inquiry for allegedly receiving a R1.7-million bribe from an executive of a local technology company, which received government tenders.

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On Tuesday, Kodwa and his co-accused, businessman Jehan Mackay, briefly appeared in court. Their case was postponed to August 21.

On Thursday, Kodwa tendered his immediate resignation to ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.

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“ActionSA argued from the outset that it is unthinkable for a member of Parliament to simultaneously juggle courtroom appearances for breaking corruption laws while also serving in Parliament and shaping the country's laws,” said party parliamentary caucus leader Athol Trollip.

He said the ANC’s integrity committee and step-aside policy did not prevent Kodwa being sworn in as an MP, despite the allegations of corruption against him.

“ActionSA believes that, in the interest of the integrity of Parliament, it is imperative to forgo the status quo where individuals accused of corruption continue to walk the corridors of Parliament in flagrant disregard of the ethical standards demanded of all representatives,” Trollip said.

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