More than R4.1-million handed over to the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) by individuals accused of illicitly benefiting from funds meant for Nelson Mandela’s memorial services was on Monday forfeited to the state.
Mncube, however, also revealed that Nkuhlu had not repaid money she allegedly received through Lily Rose Trust. Mncube said MT Zicina, who received R24100, and Nosiphiwe Mati, who received R50000, had also not made repayments.
Mati, Sokwali, Boti, Fanoe, Vazi, Nkuhlu, Mkolo as well as Ncitha, Tinta, Simon-Ndzele, Gomba, and Mahlangu are facing fraud, corruption, theft and money-laundering charges relating to the payments.
A provisional date for the three-week trial was set for April next year.
The state alleges that more than R5.9-million was illicitly disbursed by, or to, these accused.
Mncube said the order stemmed from fraud, theft and the unlawful payment of R5.895-million from BCM to Victory Ticket to transport mourners to venues in the BCM and Port Elizabeth for Mandela’s memorials.
“The tender process followed was rigged,” Mncube said.
Mncube said BCM council made a resolution to disburse R10-million on the basis of alleged unlawful misrepresentation by Ncitha.
She allegedly misled the council into believing the provincial government had agreed that BCM would fund the events. “Part of the R5.895-million BCM unlawfully paid to Victory Ticket was distributed to other people who had no right to receive it or who did not render any services.
“Victory Ticket paid R350000 to Lily Rose Trust, R1.39-million to Mantella Trading for T-shirts, and R899000 to Forty Wings.”
Attorney Marius Wolmarans from Dullabh & Co appeared for the National Director of Public Prosecutions in the forfeiture application.
The application was not opposed.
Mandela millions repaid
Mncube, however, also revealed that Nkuhlu had not repaid money she allegedly received through Lily Rose Trust. Mncube said MT Zicina, who received R24100, and Nosiphiwe Mati, who received R50000, had also not made repayments.
Mati, Sokwali, Boti, Fanoe, Vazi, Nkuhlu, Mkolo as well as Ncitha, Tinta, Simon-Ndzele, Gomba, and Mahlangu are facing fraud, corruption, theft and money-laundering charges relating to the payments.
A provisional date for the three-week trial was set for April next year.
The state alleges that more than R5.9-million was illicitly disbursed by, or to, these accused.
Mncube said the order stemmed from fraud, theft and the unlawful payment of R5.895-million from BCM to Victory Ticket to transport mourners to venues in the BCM and Port Elizabeth for Mandela’s memorials.
“The tender process followed was rigged,” Mncube said.
Mncube said BCM council made a resolution to disburse R10-million on the basis of alleged unlawful misrepresentation by Ncitha.
She allegedly misled the council into believing the provincial government had agreed that BCM would fund the events. “Part of the R5.895-million BCM unlawfully paid to Victory Ticket was distributed to other people who had no right to receive it or who did not render any services.
“Victory Ticket paid R350000 to Lily Rose Trust, R1.39-million to Mantella Trading for T-shirts, and R899000 to Forty Wings.”
Attorney Marius Wolmarans from Dullabh & Co appeared for the National Director of Public Prosecutions in the forfeiture application.
The application was not opposed.
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