By Johnathan Paoli
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has intensified its crackdown on corruption linked to National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding, securing both the repayment of irregularly disbursed funds from media personality Minenhle “Minnie” Dlamini and a preservation order freezing a Pretoria property linked to the late actor Presley Chweneyagae, as investigations into widespread abuse of public funds continue to widen.
In a statement issued by SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago, the unit confirmed that Dlamini was one of several beneficiaries who received funds from the Mshandukani Foundation Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), which acted as a conduit for Lottery funding intended for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games Roadshow.
The SIU found that the money was not used for its approved purpose and was paid out in contravention of the grant agreement.
“In terms of the settlement agreement, Ms Dlamini has agreed to repay the full amount of R50 000 she received
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