News24 | Corruption-accused Zizi Kodwa returns to Parliament, despite step-aside rule
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Former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa was sworn in Parliament on Tuesday. (Brenton Geach/Gallo Images)
Former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa, who resigned after being charged with corruption, maintains his innocence as he returns to Parliament as an MP.
On Tuesday, Kodwa was among several MPs sworn in after missing the first swearing-in session earlier this month.
Speaking to journalists minutes before his swearing-in, he downplayed the case against him.
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