MBOMBELA – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Mpumalanga notes that our Provincial Chairperson, Commissar Collen Sedibe who will appear before the Mbombela High Court today.
This is in a civil matter instituted by former MEC for Education, Cathy Dlamini, who is claiming R20 million for alleged defamation of character.
In a statement issued yesterday, it stated that the EFF Mpumalanga views this legal process as an opportunity for the courts to determine the matter based on facts, evidence and the rule of law.
“We remain confident in the integrity of our Provincial Chairperson, Commissar Collen Sedibe and his unwavering commitment to exposing wrongdoing, defending the interests of the people of Mpumalanga and holding those entrusted with public office accountable.”
“Former MEC for Education Cathy Dlamini was implicated and later exposed in 2025 when the Mpumalanga Department of Education procured 22 laptops that cost the department an amount of R2.2 million through BoTau Technologies. A subsequent forensic investigation found that the company had allegedly overcharged the department and failed to deliver the agreed laptop specifications despite receiving payment,” reads the statement.
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“The EFF says the matter came to light after a whistle-blower exposed the procurement processes that took place within the Department of Education and prompting the Premier to institute a forensic investigation into the transaction.
“As a revolutionary movement, the EFF has consistently maintained that no amount of intimidation, litigation, or political pressure will deter us from speaking truth to power and championing transparency, accountability and clean governance.”
“We, therefore, call upon all Fighters, supporters and members of the public to remain disciplined, respect the judicial process and continue to support Commissar Collen Sedibe throughout these proceedings. The EFF will continue to monitor the matter closely and will provide further communication where necessary. The struggle for justice and accountability continues,” it concluded.
