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Justice Minister Thembi Simelane Faces Backlash Over Alleged Links to VBS Bank Scandal

December 3, 2024
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Justice Minister Thembi Simelane Faces Backlash Over Alleged Links to VBS Bank Scandal
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South Africa’s Justice Minister, Thembi Simelane, is under fire after allegations surfaced tying her lavish lifestyle to misappropriated funds from the infamous VBS Mutual Bank scandal. The revelations have triggered widespread public outrage, with demands for accountability resounding across the political and civic landscape.

An investigative report alleges that Simelane’s extravagant spending habits were funded by illicit payouts from VBS Mutual Bank. The bank’s collapse in 2018, marked by looting exceeding R2 billion, devastated vulnerable depositors, including pensioners and municipalities.

The report outlines Simelane’s purchases of luxury items, including a designer wardrobe from Gucci and Louis Vuitton, indulgent stays at five-star resorts, and a Mercedes-Benz valued at over R1 million. These expenditures, critics claim, are suspiciously aligned with VBS payouts to undisclosed beneficiaries.

Nicknamed “Madam Opulence” within political circles, Simelane’s public displays of affluence have drawn sharp criticism. Opposition parties, led by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), have demanded her resignation. EFF leader Julius Malema, a vocal critic of those implicated in the VBS scandal, described her actions as a betrayal of public trust.

“Simelane is living large while ordinary South Africans suffer. Justice must prevail, and she must face the consequences,” Malema declared.

Civil society groups, including Corruption Watch, have echoed calls for decisive action, urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the allegations. “Simelane’s alleged involvement undermines the credibility of our justice system,” the organization stated.

Simelane has denied the accusations, dismissing them as politically motivated attacks. “I have always conducted myself with integrity. Any attempt to implicate me in the VBS matter will be proven unfounded,” she stated, pledging to cooperate with any investigation.

As pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa to act, analysts warn that inaction could deepen public distrust in government institutions. With investigations underway, the nation awaits clarity on whether Simelane’s luxurious lifestyle is rooted in wrongdoing or personal wealth.

For now, her Gucci heels and luxury car stand as stark reminders of a government grappling with critical questions of integrity and accountability.

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