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However, he confirmed that he had received more than 25,000 rand, which he said was not for his personal use but for his party’s use.
“During 2014, before the general election, I received amounts totaling approximately 25,000 rand from Mr. V [Valance] Watson as a contribution to the ANC’s electoral funds. At that time, I served on the finance and fundraising committee, ”he testified.
Valence Watson is Gavin’s brother.
Frolick said he declared the “birthday gifts” before parliament. The 25,000 rand was also confirmed by the committee’s treasurer at the time, he added.
“I should mention that during the course of 2013-14, I received a desktop computer … I also received two T-shirts, two pairs of shoes and a belt from Mr. Cheeky Watson sometime on my birthday … that to parliament.” .
Agrizzi previously claimed that Watson told him to go to Port Elizabeth and hand Frolick a bundle of cash with R40,000 in R200 bills. He said he met Frolick at Valence’s house.
Frolick refuted this and said he did not recall having such a meeting.
“I respectfully point out to you that Mr. Agrizzi did not indicate how he would have received these payments … His lack of details about the alleged irregular payments says it all and also makes it difficult for me to respond comprehensively,” he said. He said.
The commission’s chairman, Deputy Judge Raymond Zondo, asked why Watson wanted to speak “frequently” with Frolick based on cell phone records in the commission’s possession.
“We had that kind of relationship, that’s how I know the brothers. They are good friends of mine and that’s the way they get involved, ”Frolick said.
Zondo also noted that there had been “fairly frequent” calls between Frolick and Vincent Smith – then president of the correctional services portfolio committee – that the MP did not deny.
