Sources have alleged that the removal of Nhlakanipho Nkontwana was part of Siboniso Duma’s political goal to “insert his own people” in key positions of power in the economic development and tourism portfolio to maintain control, despite his exit from the department.
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Concerns have been raised that a head of department described as a ‘clean professional’ has been ousted for political reasons
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