Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has resigned.
Zizi’s resignation was announced on Wednesday after he appeared in court on corruption charges.
Kodwa denied the allegations; he and his co-accused were granted R30 000 bail.
Zizi has informed the President that he will resign as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and Member of Cabinet, after being formally charged.
He expressed gratitude to the president, and all the staff at the Ministry and Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for the opportunity to serve the nation.
Kodwa and former EOH Holdings director Jehan Mackay were arrested in connection with the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the Allegations of State Capture, or Zondo Commission.
It was found that between April 2015 and February 2018, Mackay paid bribes to Kodwa amounting to R1.6 million, This was allegedly used to buy a “luxury” SUV and for “luxury” accommodation.
The bribes were allegedly paid to further the interests of Mackay, EOH and Tactical Software Systems (TSS) and allegedly resulted in an R360 million tender being cancelled.
