Minister Simelane under fire: R34bn housing budget defended amid fraud probe and political storm
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DA confirms active fraud investigation against Minister Simelane
Simelane pledges 237,000 new homes in five years
Opposition parties slam budget, question minister’s credibility
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By Kerry Lanaghan