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ANC Member of Parliament Xiaomei Havard’s appointment continues to trouble the ruling party.
Other allegations include that she reportedly faked her educational qualifications and a query over her naturalisation.
Havard’s criminal past has come back to haunt her appointment as an MP. Image: Twitter/ Xiaomei HavardSource: Twitter
National Police spokesperson Vish Naidoo confirmed that the MP had been arrested, charged and convicted of fraud.
Havard had been found guilty and charged with a R5 000 fine or a sentence of three months imprisonment.
ANC members in Gauteng are adamant that there are a number of comrades more deserving of the post.
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The new Members of Parliament were sworn-in on Wednesday, 27 January.
South Africans protested with a hashtag on Twitter which placed at the number 1 trending spot at the time.
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Source: Briefly News
Samantha RiddleSamantha Riddle is a former Mainstream/ Current Affairs Manager.
She covered the breaking stories and SA news from 2018-2021.
Currently, shes working for The South African.
