Nathi Mthethwa resigns as MP after being axed from cabinet

And like dominoes, they fall.

This as a second ex-cabinet member, Nathi Mthethwa, tenders his resignation as an MP.

Instead of being backbenchers in parliament, those President Cyril Ramaphosa removed from his cabinet have opted to resign to cash in huge pension payouts and loss-of-office benefits amounting to millions.

TimesLIVE earlier reported that former minister in the Presidency responsible for women, youth and persons with disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane had also resigned as an MP. 

Former tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu is also expected to tender her resignation.

Mthethwa, who was axed as sport, arts and culture minister last week, has resigned in a letter sent to National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and ANC chief whip Pemmy Majodina.