Minister Zwane joins state capture interdict push
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has joined President Jacob Zuma and Cooperative Governance Minister Des van Rooyen, in applying for an interdict halting the release of the former Public Protector's state capture report.
Minister Zwane says he has no option but to become involved in the matter, because he was not afforded an opportunity to answer allegations levelled against him.
"The Public Protector cannot confirm or deny if the report, which is now alleged to be in final form, makes any adverse findings against the Minister. It is the Minister's submission that the report was hastily prepared without due regard to his constitutional rights," his department says in a statement.
This comes hours after van Rooyen filed yet another application.
The matter is expected to be heard in court tomorrow.