Minister hands evidence in lottery corruption probe to police

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A dossier of evidence gathered by forensic investigators appointed by trade, industry and competition (DTIC) minister Ebrahim Patel involving a dodgy R27.5m lottery grant has been handed to the police.

that was awarded R4.8m rand by the lottery within six months of Letwaba’s second wife, Rebotile Malomane, being appointed as a director. It is unclear what this project involved.from the lottery’s arts, culture and national heritage sector just weeks after being bought off the shelf and new directors appointed. Themba Mabundza, one of the newly-appointed directors, is also a director of Zibsimanzi.

I Am Made for God’s Glory , an NPO controlled by Ramulifho, received an R11m grant for a sports stadium in Limpopo. GroundUp has been unable to find proof that it was ever built. Leaked bank statements have revealed how R2mOctober said: “To guide the department through both the disciplinary cases and the civil and criminal investigations that will take place, we have been advised to appoint a legal firm to guide the department.

“But the forensic report has already been handed over to the South African Police Service for investigation,” October said, as he wrapped up his brief presentation. “That investigation must be independent and we must respect the rights of everyone and allow due process to take place. I have been given legal advice to give no further indication of what the evidence is that may have been uncovered [or] what the findings are.”

 

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