Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Simelane’s VBS-linked ‘loan agreement’ likely backdated

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The 'loan agreement’ that Justice Minister Thembi Simelane is relying on to validate the R575,600 benefit she received in 2016 from a corruption-accused fixer for VBS bank appears to have been backdated. Dodgy dates and timeline of events suggest a faked contract. Her recent explanation to Parliament of the circumstances around the ‘loan’ repayment further contradicts the requirements of this purported agreement. Phemelo speaks to Investigative Journalist at Daily Maverick, Pauli van Wyk and ActionSA Parliamentary Leader Athol Trollip. ActionSA has welcomed the confirmation by the Hawks that it’s investigating the charges laid by the party against Simelane in connection with corruption and forgery.
2 Oct 2024 6PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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