Former Gauteng speaker Ntombi Mekgwe denies corruptions allegations against her

First Take SA

Former Gauteng Speaker Ntombi Mekgwe has denied allegations of colluding with her ANC colleagues to block disciplinary actions against 32 employees accused of defrauding the provincial legislature. These allegations surfaced after a forensic investigation, initiated by the former legislature secretary. At the center of the controversy are shocking findings that Deputy Speaker Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela received R72,415 in stipends for trips to the UK, Canada, and Cameroon, while ANC Chief Whip Lesego Makhubela reportedly pocketed R43,500 for a study tour to the US - despite neither official attending these trips. Former Gauteng Speaker Ntombi Mekgwe joins us on the line to respond to the allegations