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Controversial businessman Edwin Sodi previously stated in the Zondo Commission that his company had made various payments to the African National Congress and government officials, including Zweli Mkhize.
JOHANNESBURG – Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has denied receiving donations or money from Blackhead Consulting director Edwin Sodi.
This comes after the controversial businessman testified earlier in the Zondo Commission that his company had made several payments to the African National Congress (ANC) and government officials, including Mkhize.
The minister has described the accusation against him as “irresponsible and false”.
He said that while he did not receive money, personally or through a third party for his personal benefit, the minister confirmed that during his tenure as general treasurer Sodi made several donations to the ANC.
In a statement issued late Friday, Mkhize moved to make things clear: “Furthermore, I wish to confirm that during my tenure as TG of the ANC, Mr. Sodi, either directly or through his entities, did the following donations to the ANC (This information has been verified with the ANC Finance Office today) R 3 million on February 28, 2014, R3.5 million on April 3, 2013, R 1.5 million on September 29, 2015 and R 150 000 on January 8, 2016 “
Sodi, who is one of the seven defendants in the R255 million asbestos contract, faces charges of corruption, money laundering and theft.
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