Explosive gov't tender testimony reveals Chinese influence

Spilling the beans: Pilane claims the BDP benefits from government tenders PICS: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Spilling the beans: Pilane claims the BDP benefits from government tenders PICS: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Spilling the beans on the alleged behind-the-scenes dealings of the powerful, scorned nephew to President Mokgweetsi Masisi in his court papers has revealed how a Chinese businessman influenced the First Family.

Trial dates in the President's family battles over a P500 million government tender have been set for November 2023. The matter was before court this week where four days were set aside, being November 21-24, 2023.

The matter is between President Masisi’s nephew Olebile Pilane and the First Citizen's sister, Boitumelo Phadi Mmutle (nee Masisi), a Chinese businessman Huashi Li and their business associates.


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