Mkuseli Apleni to challenge suspension: Lawyer

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Channel: SABC News · 2017 · News & Politics

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Home Affairs Director General Mkuseli Apleni has been suspended. 
Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize made the announcement in a statement this afternoon. Apleni had to fend off questions about the Gupta family's citizenship recently. According to leaked documents Finance minister Malusi Gigaba might have waived a physical residency requirement when deciding to grant the Guptas citizenship. This was while he was Home Affairs Minister. Their application was initially denied, but the decision was overturned on review. 

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