Former Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, says hes suing News24 and others for defamation.
In an article published on National Security News on Friday 21 November, George also linked his removal to illicit wildlife trafficking networks.
President Cyril Ramaphosa fired him on 12 November following a request from Democratic Alliance DA leader John Steenhuisen. He remains a member of Parliament for the DA.