Five ANC members admit travel scam

Five MPs from the governing African National Congress resigned today after admitting they defrauded Parliament in a travel scam.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2005 - 20:22

Five MPs from the governing African National Congress resigned today after admitting they defrauded Parliament in a travel scam.

They were among nearly 30 current and former MPs charged with using their official travel allowances to pay for luxury holidays, meals and car rentals for themselves and their families.

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