ANC Minister under criminal investigation for VBS Bank corruption. As Executive Mayor of Polokwane, oversaw R349 million in illegal municipal deposits with VBS (2016-2017). Received a R575,000 personal loan from Gundo Wealth Solutions, a company involved in facilitating VBS deposits. Also faces allegations of fraudulently billing Eskom R700,000 through consulting firm Vitrovian. Moved from Justice Ministry to Human Settlements in December 2024 reshuffle — described as "redeployment" rather than accountability.