Correctional Services Minister cleared
By Mandisi Tyulu
14 November 2008
Parliament has cleared Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour of accepting a bribe in the form of a luxury vehicle from a service provider in his department.
The Ethics Committee says it will not release the name of the whistle blower to the public.
Committee chair, Luwellyn Landers says after thorough investigation the committee is satisfied that there was nothing improper in the way Balfour bought his VW Touareg and that monthly instalments had been drawn from his personal bank account for the car.
Landers said there was no cash settlement paid for it, as recently reported in the media. Allegations suggested that Balfour received a gift of a motor vehicle from Kwerano. The company is linked to Bosasa, which is a major contractor with Correctional Services.
14 November 2008
Parliament has cleared Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour of accepting a bribe in the form of a luxury vehicle from a service provider in his department.
The Ethics Committee says it will not release the name of the whistle blower to the public.
Committee chair, Luwellyn Landers says after thorough investigation the committee is satisfied that there was nothing improper in the way Balfour bought his VW Touareg and that monthly instalments had been drawn from his personal bank account for the car.
Landers said there was no cash settlement paid for it, as recently reported in the media. Allegations suggested that Balfour received a gift of a motor vehicle from Kwerano. The company is linked to Bosasa, which is a major contractor with Correctional Services.
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