ActionSA opens corruption case against minister Sisisi Tolashe
· The South African
ActionSA has intensified its action against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe, opening a criminal case and filing multiple ethics complaints over allegations she failed to declare luxury vehicles.
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ActionSA Member of Parliament Dereleen James confirmed that the party has taken three steps against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe.
She said ActionSA has opened a criminal corruption case, filed a complaint with the Public Protector, and submitted a formal complaint to Parliament’s Ethics Committee.
🚨 Minister Sisisi Tolashe will not get away with LYING to Parliament to cover potential criminal conduct.
— Dereleen James MP (@DereleenJ) April 8, 2026
Today, ActionSA has:
1️⃣ Opened a criminal case of corruption against Minister Tolashe
2️⃣ Submitted a complaint to the Public Protector for breaches of the Executive… pic.twitter.com/6EwZZSdSEp
The party argues that Tolashe may have breached the Executive Members’ Ethics Act, as well as parliamentary rules that require full disclosure of gifts and interests.
Allegations over luxury vehicles linked to Sisisi Tolashe
The case centres on two BAIC X55 SUVs, each valued at about R1 million, which Tolashe allegedly received from Chinese officials.
In her response to parliamentary questions, Tolashe said she donated the vehicles to the ANC Women’s League, which she leads.
However, both the African National Congress and the ANC Women’s League have denied receiving the cars.
Reports indicate that her daughters registered or used the vehicles.
ActionSA raises concerns over transparency
James said the allegations point to possible corruption and ethical breaches, particularly around failure to declare gifts.
🚨 Tomorrow, I will be laying charges of corruption against Minister Sisisi Tolashe.
— Dereleen James MP (@DereleenJ) April 7, 2026
Nobody will get away with lying to Parliament to cover up undeclared and dubious luxury gifts from foreign officials.
I will be announcing several important actions that ActionSA will be taking… pic.twitter.com/Kdy1Tw0Geq
“It will be for corruption. We believe these gifts could be seen as gratification. We are not sure for what, and that is what the investigation will reveal,” she said.
She added that the party would not allow any minister to undermine a department responsible for vulnerable citizens.
James said authorities will now investigate whether Tolashe benefited personally from the vehicles and whether she misled Parliament.