Nhlanhla Nene resigns as MP
Former finance minister Nhlanhla
Nene has resigned as a Member of Parliament, the African National Congress
(ANC) confirmed on Friday.
Nene's resignations follow his decision to step down as the minister of finance.
He left the portfolio after his appearance at the commission of inquiry into state capture, during which he admitted to having met with the controversial Gupta brothers on multiple occasions.
Nene received public backlash following his admission.
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He later issued an apology for not being forthcoming about his meetings with the Gupta's, saying it was a lapse in judgement on his part.
The ANC in Parliament's Nonceba Mhlauli says the office received Nene's letter on Friday morning.
“I take this opportunity to thank you for the working relationship we have had during my tenure as a Member of Parliament. I am also indebted to the ANC and the people of South Africa for having given me the opportunity to serve our country in my capacity as an elected representative,” Nene said.
ANC chief whip Jackson Mthembu thanked Nene for his service.
“There are very few people who are able to own up to their error of judgement, comrade Nene is amongst the few."