Free State ActionSA says premier Mcqueen Retsoha–Mate must take responsibility for appointment jab Mbalula as Acting Prime Minister despite reports that he is bankrupt and in debt administration.
the party says tThe appointment could be illegal, as individuals declared bankrupt are disqualified from holding public office.
action SA called for Mr Mbalula Immediate deletion.
Patricia, local party chairperson Copane, The Prime Minister said he needed to explain why proper background checks were not carried out at the time of appointment. Mbalula.
“The Secretary of State, who is responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the state, must conduct thorough background checks and vetting. You ask yourself, can I be appointed to public office? It's really embarrassing to see what's going on.”
Meanwhile, Letsoha Masae and her husband Lawrence Masae are facing intense scrutiny over a R269-million road construction project.
In October, leaked WhatsApp messages from Patrick Pouty, CEO of contractor New Beginnings, claimed he had accepted millions of dollars in bribes.
The tender was terminated due to fraud and the contractor's business rescue situation.
