Parliament statement on Mr Bongani Bongo

21 November 2019

Parliament notes the appearance in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court this morning of Member of Parliament Advocate Bongani Bongo, on allegations of bribery and corruption and his subsequent release on bail.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thandi Modise, who learned of the development this morning, is yet to be formally and fully briefed about the case.

Naturally, Parliament will closely monitor the case, taking into account the applicable rules, legislation and Constitutional provisions.

Issued by Moloto Mothapo, Parliament Spokesperson, 21 November 2019