Property boss hits back .. 'ANC not occupying offices rent-free’

Property tycoon Jean du Plessis has vehemently denied giving offices to the ANC “rent free”, while the governing party has admitted to owing outstanding rental for their East London Oxford Street offices.

Last week the Saturday Dispatch reported that the ANC made use of the offices “rent free” – in an alleged agreement between Du Plessis and the party. Du Plessis, argues that his company Slip Knot Investment (SKI), has an existing lease agreement with the ANC for the said property (see sidebar). But he refused to discuss the “status of the account” – citing tenant/landlord confidentiality. More in the Daily Dispatch today