Sbu Ndebele‚ the former transport minister who is facing accusations of fraud and corruption‚ has been recalled from Australia.
The Sowetan reported that the recall was over an indictment tied to an alleged R10-million bribe paid to Ndebele by Tasima‚ and was revealed by a court filing by the Department of Transport.
The department alleges that Tasima bribed Ndebele to extend its more than R2-billion eNaTIS contract.
“This amount was paid during the months after the extension‚ and no legitimate basis or any rationale exists for the payment other than that it was intended as inducement for the extension‚” the department said in its papers.
George Mahlalela‚ Ndebele’s director-general at the time‚ and Tasima are facing similar charges.
When reached for comment‚ Clayson Monyela‚ Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson‚ told the paper: “Why are you coming to us? Quote what the court document say.”
Ndebele is currently out on R10 000 bail. – Tiso Black Star Group Digital
High commissioner to Australia recalled over fraud charges
The Sowetan reported that the recall was over an indictment tied to an alleged R10-million bribe paid to Ndebele by Tasima‚ and was revealed by a court filing by the Department of Transport.
The department alleges that Tasima bribed Ndebele to extend its more than R2-billion eNaTIS contract.
“This amount was paid during the months after the extension‚ and no legitimate basis or any rationale exists for the payment other than that it was intended as inducement for the extension‚” the department said in its papers.
George Mahlalela‚ Ndebele’s director-general at the time‚ and Tasima are facing similar charges.
When reached for comment‚ Clayson Monyela‚ Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson‚ told the paper: “Why are you coming to us? Quote what the court document say.”
Ndebele is currently out on R10 000 bail. – Tiso Black Star Group Digital
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