Zizi Kodwa steps aside amid corruption allegations
Former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has stepped aside as a member of the National Working Committee (NWC) and National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ANC.
He faces corruption charges in relation to allegations that he influenced the awarding of the contracts during his time as ANC spokesperson and member of the party’s national executive committee between April 2015 and February 2016.
Kodwa and his co-accused, former EOH Holdings director Jehan Mackay, turned themselves this week. This relates to bribes worth R1.6 million.
They appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday and were granted R30,000 bail.
In a statement released on Thursday, Kodwa said his decision to step aside is in line with a strict compliance with ANC 55 Conference Resolution on Renewal.
“I do this in strict compliance with ANC 55 Conference Resolution on Renewal. In addition to ensure avoidance and protection the name and reputation of the organisation during the case proceedings against me.
“I remain a committed and a disciplined member of the African National Congress”.
Kodwa is due back in court next month.
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