the information given by Minister Thembi Simelane regarding VBS loan allegations levelled against her.
Simelane faced robust questions from MPs on whether she had an improper relationship with Gundo Wealth Solutions and whether she benefited improperly.Committee Chairperson Xola Nqola, “There is a certain form of relief that you have been able to be afforded … little time to thoroughly give a detailed ABCs of actually what happened. The committee will, therefore, look into the solicited legal opinion by legal parliament services.
Simelane says she did not have an improper relationship with the contractor employed by the Polokwane municipality or received improper benefits.According to media reports, the funds from the bank were used to purchase a coffee shop in Sandton, Johannesburg, while she was Mayor of Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo.