KZN MEC quits after sex scandal

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for arts, culture and tourism, Narend Singh, has resigned from the province's legislature. In a statement Singh says continued pressure under which he and his family have been since the scandal broke over a DVD depicting him and a married Durban socialite having sexual intercourse, necessitated his resignation. Singh told a media briefing he was not prepared to sacrifice the pride and dignity of his family at what he calls the altar of blackmail and political backstabbing. Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi says he respects and accepts Singh's resignation.