Lawyers representing Nonhlanhla Mkhize, the director-general in the office of the KwaZulu-Natal premier, say they plan to file a misjoinder application in the case, which involves the alleged embezzlement of R37 million from the Umhlathuze Water Board.
Gallo Images/Darren StewartMkhize's lawyer argues that the charges do not warrant a hearing.Lawyers representing Nonhlanhla Mkhize, the director-general in the office of the KwaZulu-Natal premier, say they plan to file a misjoinder application in the case, which involves the alleged embezzlement of R37 million from the Umhlathuze Water Board.Mkhize faces charges of intimidation, defeating the ends of justice and fraud.
Mhlanga allegedly used some of the money to build a mansion and channelled some of it to Duze's benefactors. He added that there was no reason for the State to include her in the matter, which is set to move to the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban from 6 November.We are going to argue in the fullness of time that the State's inclusion of my client in this is a scandalous abuse of the court process by the State.
He claimed the matter would only serve to"drain her of financial resources" and"is not in the interest of justice".He said it would help in filing the misjoinder application.The State prosecutor, Reenai Ramouthar, said they were prepared to share the docket with Madonsela, provided that he followed"the necessary procedure in requesting it".
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