“By stepping down I am signalling to our people that I hold them in high regard and further take political responsibility for things that have happened in the past week.”
Zwane said Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane would still have to ”apply her mind” to who would replace the MEC.
The matter of recovering the lost taxpayers’ money would probably be dealt with after the CFO’s disciplinary hearing.
SHOOT: Replace the MEC with someone who can be trusted with taxpayer's money. If there is such a person. What is good is seeing accountability on the one hand, and the willingness to resign. What's discomforting of course is a protracted legal batttle proving alleged innocence at taxpayer's expense such as certain judge's, presidents and others who presume themselves above the law.
Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has stepped down as a Gauteng MEC, after an uproar. She got a luxury car worth nearly R1-million at taxpayer expense - and then the car was reported stolen with no insurance cover.
In a statement announcing that Nkomo-Ralehoko was stepping down, the Gauteng provincial government said the chief financial officer (CFO) who advised her during the process of purchasing the car has been suspended.
A police case has also opened against her for investigation. Furthermore, the CFO would face a disciplinary inquiry.
Simon Zwane, provincial government spokesman, said he did not want to release the CFO’s name.
“I sincerely regret this incident and apologise to the people of Gauteng. Consequently, I hereby step down as a Member of the Executive Council in the Gauteng Provincial Government,” said Nkomo-Ralehoko in the statement.
It was stolen the following day when robbers held her husband at gunpoint.
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