/ 17 February 2017

Brian Molefe to be sworn in as a member of Parliament

Under then-Transnet chief executive Brian Molefe
Under then-Transnet chief executive Brian Molefe

Former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe will become a member of Parliament.

City Press reporter Andi Makinani tweeted that Molefe will be sworn in as an MP.

“Parliament wishes to acknowledge the nomination of Mr Brian Molefe, to fill a vacancy on the North West list of ANC members of Parliament, which is depleted. Presiding officers of Parliament will determine a date for swearing him in as a member of Parliament,” a statement issued by the Parliamentary Communication Services said.

Molefe attracted controversy when he was implicated in the public protector’s State of Capture report for links to the Gupta family, known to be close to President Jacob Zuma. More to follow. – News24