Johnathan Paoli
THE African Congress for Transformation (ACT) has welcomed the extradition of Ace Magashule’s former PA, Moroadi Cholota in the pursuit of justice, but condemned her ‘rough’ handling by international and local law enforcement agencies, the party said in a statement.
Cholota is linked to a R255 million contract awarded by the Free State Human Settlements department to a joint venture by the Diamond Hill Trading company and Blackhead Consulting back in 2014.
The contract was awarded for the removal of harmful asbestos from houses in the province and it is alleged that government officials received up to R27 million in bribes.
Magashule with his co-accused including former Mangaung mayor Olly Mlamleli and controversial businessman Edwin Sodi are facing charges of fraud, money laundering and contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
The trial is expected to run from 15 April to 23 June next year.
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