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Here are some of the assets that the defendant and businesses can lose if the state is successful in proving their case:
– Former head of human settlements department Nthimotse Mokhesi may lose at least two Bloemfontein properties listed in his name, the contents of his bank account, his government pension fund, a family trust and at least four cars.
– John Matlakala, director of supply chain management in the provincial department of human settlements, could lose three vehicles, a property included in his family trust and his government pension fund.
– The businessman Edwin Sodi is the one who loses the most. His name includes a farm and at least 11 properties. Sodi has numerous luxury vehicles listed under its name, including Porsche Cayenne, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Mercedes-Benz. Properties registered under one of his companies, Blackhead Consulting, are also in line to be seized. These include at least two housing units and 25 vehicles, including a Bentley, Ferrari, and Porsche and, on the less extravagant side, a 2004 Toyota Tazz. The company has capital in the R71m range.
– Seal Radebe, who is also a businessman, has property listed in his name on Phuthaditjhaba and a 2005 Bentley that the AFU seeks to impound.
– ORI Group Director Abel Kgotso Manyeki also has his assets attached. These include your personal assets as well as those belonging to your business. ORI is also accused in the matter. Assets listed under the Manyeki name include a property in Pretoria and a 2007 Ford Fiesta.
– In the case of former human settlements minister Thabane Zulu, the AFU has eyes on his Pretoria property, two BMW vehicles, a Land and Range Rover and a 1989 Honda Ballade.
– Ousted Mangaung Mayor Sarah ‘Olly’ Mlamleli could lose five properties, one of which has a 50% stake. She also has two vehicles, namely an Audi Q7 and a Hilux bakkie, listed under her name.
The accused face about 60 charges including corruptfraud, money laundering, violation of the Law for the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities (Precca) and violation of the Public Finance Management Law (PFMA).
The defendant made a brief court appearance on Friday and was released on bail ranging from R50,000 to R500,000.
His case returns to court on November 11.
According to the Ngwema, they will most likely have arrested and charged three other persons of concern by then and should join these defendants in the dock at their next appearance.
