Zizi Kodwa Resigns From His Role as an ANC Member of Parliament

• The former minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has stepped down from his role as a member of Parliament for the African National Congress
• He formally resigned from his role on Wednesday and sent it to the party's secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula
• South Africans celebrated, and many joked that Kodwa could not avoid the African National Congress's step-aside policy

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, has covered policy changes, the State of the Nation Address, politician-related news and elections at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years.

JOHANNESBURG—South Africans celebrated after Zizi Kodwa resigned as a Member of Parliament for the African National Congress.

Kodwa resigns from Parliament

According to SABC News, the party's secretary, Fikile Mbalula, revealed that he received Kodwa's resignation on 24 July. Kodwa faces corruption charges after receiving an R1 million loan from an EOH executive.

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The resignation was with immediate effect. After being arrested and charged with corruption, Kodwa faced intense public pressure to resign from his role as a Parliament member. He resigned from the ANC's NEC, NWC, and as a minister.

South Africans relieved

Netizens on Facebook were happy he resigned, and many questioned why he was sworn in as an MP.

Hlomani Antonio Nkuna asked:

"But why did he allow Parliament to swear him in as a member, knowing he had a dark cloud over his head?"

Jay Jay said:

"It's the honourable thing to do."

Viwe Q KaBatayi asked:

"Why was he sworn in in the first place?"

Lungisani Carburator Ngubane said:

"Kodwa's resignation sets a good precedent. Accountability is key. Resigning is the honourable thing to do."

Lolo Makgatho said:

"Things are changing. The pressure is too much. There is no longer a majority to protect him."

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Tshepo Lovy Jafta said:

"Very good. Accountability from the leaders will save the ANC."

Sedzani Romeo Murovhi said:

"Good news. He shouldn't have taken the oath from the get-go."

Zizi Kodwa told to stay away from witnesses

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that Kodwa was ordered not to interact with any of the witnesses in his case.

He appeared in court on 23 July, and the judge told him to do his best to avoid the witnesses. He must turn around if he sees a witness walk in his direction.

Source: Briefly News