Mabuza denies involvement in alleged Bongo corruption
Deputy President David Mabuza has denied any involvement in a network of fraud and corruption in Mpumalanga during his tenure as premier.
This comes after the arrest of African National Congress (ANC) MP and former state security minister Bongani Bongo and 10 others for alleged fraud and corruption in connection with land deals to the tune of R124 million.
Several reports have also thrown Mabuza’s name into the mix, alleging he knew of the dubious deals.
But his office moved to squash the rumours on Wednesday.
“Whilst the Deputy President confirms that the reported alleged events, fall under the period that he was serving as the Premier of Mpumalanga, he would like to categorically deny any involvement and condemn any attempt to drag his name in any form or capacity into the criminal conduct under investigation,” said Mabuza’s spokesperson Matshepo Seedat.
“The Deputy President is not aware of any investigation on him as alluded to in the media, but would co-operate with law enforcement agencies should there be questions that need his response as a person who was responsible for the Province at the time, as the Premier of Mpumalanga."
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Bongo and his brother Joel were among a group of accused who appeared on 69 counts including corruption, fraud, money laundering and theft worth R74 million The Bongo brothers are among 11 individuals and 4 companies being charged with fraud, theft and corruption and money laundering.
Seedat adds Mabuza remains willing to cooperate with law enforcement.
“Finally, the Deputy President appeals to the public to allow the law to take its course without hinderance, and should extend their support to our law enforcement agencies in carrying out their work by providing them with any evidential information that they might be aware of in order to expedite the investigation process.”
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