Gauteng premier david makhura dismisses claims of members of his family doing business with government

1. To: All Media
Att: News Editors
For immediate release
10 August 2020
Gauteng Premier David Makhura dismisses fake news about the
involvement of his family in PPE procurement
Premier David Makhura dismisses, with contempt, the lies posted on
social media platforms about the involvement of his immediate family in
PPE procurement.
As a matter of principle, neither the Premier’s wife nor children do
business with government, and this is a matter agreed upon when
Premier Makhura joined government. The allegations are false and will
not pass scrutiny.
The same social media post makes allegations about an inappropriate
relationship (“side chick”) between the Premier and the official who has
resigned from the Department of Health. These are unfounded and
baseless allegations.
Much like the earlier fake news about the Premier’s relationship with a
certain Hamilton Ndlovu, these lies will never pass the test of scrutiny by
any investigation. Again, these allegations are false and those who made
them do not feel any obligation to proof.

2. The aim of the fake news and smear campaign is to focus attention away
from the real thieves and criminals who have plotted, executed and
benefitted from the PPE corruption.
“We will not be deterred in our fight against corruption. All those found
guilty of any wrongdoing will face the full might of the law. All the crooks
must face a jail term as a true reflection of our seriousness about fighting
corruption.
“Over the past few months, numerous false accusations have been made
in my name. I refute all such claims and urge those who continue to
spread fake news in an attempt to not only tarnish the names of innocent
people, but to mislead society and cause unnecessary panic, to desist
from doing so,” the Premier said.
Premier Makhura will, on a personal basis, open a case and pursue legal
action against those responsible for generating and spreading the fake
news. They will be found, and an example will made of them.
-ENDS-
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