Former president Thabo Mbeki said the theft of millions of rand in US dollars from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm raises legitimate concerns about money laundering.
He said that the version presented about the origin of the money stolen in February 2020 from Ramaphosa's farm created a"natural" suspicion that the transaction was part of money laundering.
"It draws attention to the question, are we not dealing with the problem of money laundering here?" Mbeki said. Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
PODCAST | Leaked Phala Phala report, consequences for Ramaphosa and predicament for retired arms deal judgesThis week on Politics Weekly we reflect on the public protector’s leaked preliminary report, which seems to have exonerated President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal. We also look at the public accountability of our judges, and why it seems to take long to bring them to book when they stray.
Read more »
Mbeki trusts that national shutdown will be peaceful - SABC NewsFormer President Thabo Mbeki says the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has a right to organise a protest on issues that are affecting the country.
Read more »
Mpumelelo Mkhabela | ANC fails to take its opposition role in Gauteng seriously | News24OPINION | The ANC behaves in the Gauteng metros as if it was pre-ordained to be in government, contrary to Thabo Mbeki's assertions, writes MMkhabel.
Read more »
BREAKING | Former minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane first cabinet reshuffle casualty to resign as MPFormer minister in the presidency responsible for women, youth and persons with disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has resigned as an MP.
Read more »
BREAKING | Former minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane first cabinet reshuffle casualty to resign as MPFormer minister in the presidency responsible for women, youth and persons with disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has resigned as an MP.
Read more »