South African cabinet concerned by corruption allegations

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FILE PHOTO: Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo delivering her budget vote at the National Assembly Building, Parliament, Cape Town.25/05/2017 Kopano Tlape GCIS

South African cabinet ministers are seriously concerned about leaked emails purported to show government officials were unduly influenced by business interests, Communications Minister Ayanda Dloldo said on Thursday.

On June 1, South African media began reporting on more than 100,000 leaked documents and emails that they say show improper dealings in lucrative government contracts by business friends of President Jacob Zuma.

“All who are affected by the emails are urged to cooperate with the law-enforcement agencies,” Dloldo said.

NAN reports that South Africa’s elite police unit, the Hawks, has opened an inquiry into the leaked emails involving alleged improper dealings in awarding government contracts.

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