MK Party demands resignation of Water Minister Pemmy Majodina over scandal

THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) is demanding the immediate resignation of the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, following revelations of substantial payments made to water board chairpersons for attending limited meetings.

- MASHUDU SADIKE [e-mail]

According to the minister's own parliamentary reply in the National Assembly this week, chairpersons of several water entities received significant payments, sparking outrage over alleged mismanagement of public funds.

Majodina confirmed in her reply that uMngeni-uThukela Water chairperson, Advocate Vusi Khuzwayo, earned R1.4 million for 13 meetings, plus R179 000 in travel expenses.

Another TCTA board chairperson, Precious Sibiya, received R1.2m for 10 meetings, while Lepelle Northern Water chairperson Dr Nndweleni Mphephu was paid over R1m for 10 meetings, plus R139 000 in travel.

She added that Magalies Water board chairperson Keneilwe Sebego earned R920 000 for 13 meetings and R67 000 in travel, and Amatola Water board chairperson Pam Yako received R934 000 for 21 meetings, along with R70 000 in travel costs.