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‘Confident of absolution’
In his affidavit, Mudolo said: “I will stand my trial, especially considering the fact that I am confident that I will be acquitted of all charges if the matter goes to trial.
“I intend to plead not guilty and will provide proof to the state that any and all funds paid into the Rising Estates (Pty) Ltd business account, without my knowledge but following Mr. Shepherd Bushiri’s instructions, were refunded. To the designated account “. of Mr. Shepherd Bushiri and various beneficiaries. “
The Zambian citizen, who was arrested on October 17, said he intended to pledge property worth between R23m and R25m and a paid bond of R10m as security for his surety.
Mudolo is being detained at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Services Center in Pretoria.
Meanwhile, the SA government confirmed on Friday that it had sent an extradition request for the Malawian couple who fled SA last month.
The Malawi government previously said it would study the request and respond accordingly.
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