Agrizzi and Watson sent gifts on Mokonyane’s birthday, Zondo Inquiry said



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Sandy Thomas, who said she had worked for Nomvula Mokonyane for nearly 20 years and was now based at Luthuli House with her, is testifying about Bosasa-related evidence in the state capture commission.

A YouTube screenshot of the personal assistance of former Cabinet Minister Nomvula Mokonyane, Sandy Thomas, testifying at the state capture commission of inquiry in Johannesburg on August 31, 2020. Image: SABC / YouTube

JOHANNESBURG – Former Cabinet Minister Nomvula Mokonyane’s personal assistant, Sandy Thomas, told the state capture commission on Monday that her boss was not paying attorneys even though they were the same attorneys who represented Mokonyane when she appeared before the commission. .

Thomas, who said he had worked for Mokonyane for almost 20 years and was now working with her at Luthuli House, testified about the evidence related to Bosasa.

He is expected to respond to explosive accusations made by former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi, who said Mokonyane had received food and money to ensure the company was not prosecuted for corruption.

Mokonyane has denied the allegations or that Agrizzi went to his home many times. He said that Agrizzi’s accusations were insulting and accused him of attacking her for being a woman.

However, Thomas said that both Agrizzi and the late Bosasa CEO Gavin Watson went to Mokonyane’s home to offer their condolences when their son passed away and that they both knew about Mokonyane’s birthday and that they would send gifts but did not remember. how often.

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