The public protector’s probe into President Ramaphosa has significantly expanded beyond the R500,000 donation by Bosasa, with Busisiwe Mkhwebane now investigating alleged money laundering relating to donations of more than R400m to his ANC presidential campaign, according to a report in the Sunday Times.
If Mkhwebane finds against Ramaphosa, it could provide impetus for a possible impeachment.
It’s understood that Mkhwebane has subpoenaed three bank accounts linked to Ramaphosa and is interrogating transactions, the report said.
Her investigation into Ramaphosa got underway following a complaint by DA leader Mmusi Maimane about the R500,000 donation to Ramaphosa’s campaign by Bosasa.The complaint was filed last November.
The DA’s complaint arose after Ramaphosa initially told the National Assembly that his son Andile had received money from Bosasa for
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