cronyism

But he fell out of favour following allegations of cronyism and corruption, which he denied.

However, his proposed appointment was criticised by the Conservative Party, with Shadow Culture Minister Stuart Andrew saying it was "Labour cronyism".

Stuart Andrew, the shadow culture minister, said the appointment of Kogan was "Labour cronyism" and added Nandy "belatedly" stepping aside was "a necessary move that highlights just how compromised this selection has become".

His Democratic Alliance political party is part of South Africa's coalition government and has been a vocal critic of the ANC's empowerment policies, saying they lead to cronyism and corruption.

He accused MBN management of entering into needless, multimillion-dollar expansions of bureaus that went wildly over budget, all amid a culture of cronyism that often left the wrong people in place for too long.