Committee agreed that the purpose of providing an opportunity to make representations was not to debate the merits of the conviction. The Committee accepted that there was a guilty verdict that affirmed the removal process.
In this regard, the committee considered the nature of the fraud, the amount of money involved, the person or entity who suffered the loss and whether collectively these issues created a lack of trust in Mr Mohlaloga
The Committee agrees that the fraud conviction is extremely serious and involves a substantial amount of public money; that was appropriated for the benefit of emerging black farmers. It notes further, that the actions occurred at a time when Mr Mohlaloga was serving in Parliament as the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture.
On 24 April 2018, the National Assembly resolved to refer the matter back to the Committee for further consideration and report. The Committee accordingly