Condensed milk or an R80,000 bull? MPs reveal their gifts
From the ‘donation’ of an SUV worth R864,000 to two-minute noodles, MPs reveal their 2018 register of ‘interests’
From free tickets to music shows and sports events‚ overseas jaunts and livestock‚ the 2018 edition of the annual register of MPs’ interests makes for fascinating reading. However, none of SA’s MPs are as lucky as former union boss Fikile Majola‚ who got a 2017 BMW X5. Majola declared his R864‚000 gift as a “donation” from the National Education‚ Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu). He is a former general secretary of Nehawu‚ a union federation Cosatu affiliate, which represents the public service and which is also the biggest Cosatu affiliate. Majola became an MP in 2014 and chairs the National Assembly’s energy portfolio committee. Nehawu had not responded to a request for comment at the time of publishing. Parliament’s joint committee on ethics and members’ interests published the register on Wednesday. It revealed that MPs had prioritised property among their many acquisitions, and while the state-capture inquiry heard allegations about senior politicians receiving gifts a...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.