Public protector will investigate Nhlanhla Nene, says the DA
The public protector is to look into a possible breach of the executive code of ethics by the finance minister, MP David Maynier says
The public protector is to investigate a possible breach of the executive code of ethics by finance minister Nhlanhla Nene‚ DA MP David Maynier said on Tuesday. Maynier said he had requested an investigation on Friday “in terms of Section 4 of the Executive Members Ethics Act (No 82 of 1998)‚ to determine whether there was any breach of the executive code of ethics‚ which is applicable to ministers‚ and to deputy ministers‚ in SA.” “The alleged breach of the executive code of ethics relates to allegations surrounding a Public Investment Corporation [PIC] investment in S&S Refinarias‚ which reportedly included a US$ 1.7m ‘referral fee’‚ which may have benefited the minister’s son‚ Siyabonga Nene.”
Maynier said the public protector’s office had responded to the request on Monday. “I received a reply from Oupa Segalwe‚ acting executive manager: communications and stakeholder management‚ dated 8 October 2018‚ confirming that the matter will be investigated by the good governance a...
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