Lekota's sentence far too lenient

Media Statement: Louis Green MP
African Christian Democratic Party Vice-President and Chief Whip

22 May 2003

Lekota's sentence far too lenient

Minister Mosiuoa Lekota's penalty for not fully disclosing his business interests to Parliament is far too lenient.

"The seven-day salary forfeit is a mere rap over the knuckles for Lekota," said ACDP Vice-President Louis Green. "He should have fined at least a month's salary and should make a public apology in Parliament.

"We would like to see stricter sanctions by the Ethics Committee for MPs who fail to fully declare their business interests. We would recommend a fine of up to three months' salary, to serve as a severe penalty for those who do take this law seriously," Green said.


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For more information: Louis Green MP at 083 441 9295
Media Liaison Charmaine Horne at 084 370 3550 or 021 403 3307