Premier denies claims

Limpopo premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has dismissed allegations of nepotism and signing off on millions in payments at the Mogalakwena local municipality.

- Vhahangwele Nemakonde

The allegations have circulated on social media since the beginning of the month.

"The premier has escalated the matter to law enforcement agencies to investigate the origins of these baseless allegations," said her office yesterday.

The initial account, which shared the allegations, claimed they were made by municipal manager Morris Montego Maluleka.

It said should anything happen to him, Ramathuba is one of those who should be held accountable.