‘The matter is before the Hawks and if wrongdoing is found the law must take its course,’ DA Western Cape leader Bonginkosi Madikizela says.
She also shared a report, which was handed to the Hawks, recommending Jordaan be held accountable for corruption allegations involving a George councillor’s son receiving R400,000 in a dubious payment connected to a financial service contract. “It’s very desperate. She is playing it as if it’s an exposé, when it’s not, as the local government indicated in its statement.
Last year, De Lille left the DA under a cloud after two reports, one regarding corruption allegations and another suggesting her conduct contravened party rules. These reports became the subject of an ugly public spat between her and the party. Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s office confirmed receipt of De Lille’s request for the Jordaan matter to be investigated, but had yet to decide on it, according to spokesperson Oupa Segalwe.