Zizi Kodwa, now former South African Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture has just resigned.
News of his resignation comes just hours after his arrest and first court appearance this morning on charges of corruption.
Full statement below:
Mr Zizi Kodwa, MP, announces his immediate resignation as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. This comes as Mr Kodwa challenges the charges against him, which he strongly denies.
Mr Kodwa has informed the President that he will resign as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and Member of Cabinet, after being formally charged.
Mr Kodwa expresses his sincere appreciation to the President and the governing party for the opportunity to serve the nation.
He also takes the opportunity to express thanks to all the staff at the Ministry and Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for the opportunity to serve with them, and to all stakeholders in Sport, Arts and Culture, with whom he has worked so well with as Minister.
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