AfriForum's Private Prosecution unit has determined that authorities either selectively prosecuted or displayed incompetence in the case against ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. The unit submitted evidence to the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv. Shamila Batohi, arguing that sufficient proof exists to charge Mbalula with corruption and money laundering. The case centers on Mbalula's 680,000 rand Dubai vacation in 2016, partially funded by Yusuf Dockrat, a Sedgars Sport director whose company supplied the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee.
Investigators failed to properly examine the source of 380,000 rand in cash that settled part of Mbalula's travel debt. Evidence shows a sporting federation leader handled cash payments, while a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions' husband transferred funds to Mbalula. Unit head Adv. Gerrie Nel stated the prosecution service either misunderstood corruption laws or engaged in selective prosecution.
Authorities accepted Mbalula's claim that Dockrat's 300,000 rand payment was a loan, which qualifies as gratification under anti-corruption legislation. Mbalula repaid the amount after media inquiries began about the trip's financing.
Investigators failed to properly examine the source of 380,000 rand in cash that settled part of Mbalula's travel debt. Evidence shows a sporting federation leader handled cash payments, while a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions' husband transferred funds to Mbalula. Unit head Adv. Gerrie Nel stated the prosecution service either misunderstood corruption laws or engaged in selective prosecution.
Authorities accepted Mbalula's claim that Dockrat's 300,000 rand payment was a loan, which qualifies as gratification under anti-corruption legislation. Mbalula repaid the amount after media inquiries began about the trip's financing.
