Kodwa is intent on being sworn in as MP despite calls for his removal
Kodwa faces increasing pressure to relinquish his National Assembly seat as he faces bribery and corruption allegations before the courts.
Former Sports and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Palm Ridge in 5 June 2024 (L). Kodwa is being sworn as a Member of Parliament despite corruption charges mounted against him. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News; Supplied
CAPE TOWN - Former Minister Zizi Kodwa is intent on being sworn in as an MP despite calls for his removal from the African National Congress's (ANC) parliamentary caucus.
Kodwa faces increasing pressure to relinquish his National Assembly seat as he faces bribery and corruption allegations before the courts.
Kodwa resigned as Sports Arts and Culture Minister shortly after he was charged for allegedly receiving R1.7 million in kickbacks from a state supplier.
Kodwa may have resigned as minister and as an ANC NEC member after his court appearance, but he's staying on as an MP.
This is despite calls from outside and within the party for him to take the high road and not take up his seat.
Kodwa told Eyewitness News that he's already registered and will be sworn in this week while providing a picture of his newly issued access card which is given to all 400 MPs.
While ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip has condemned Kodwa's return, however no party has registered an ethics complaint with Parliament.
Kodwa is expected to be sworn in tomorrow by Speaker Thoko Didiza who will also administer the oath to members who were nominated after the first sitting.