State throws Masisi under the bus

President Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
President Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

In a new turn of events, the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) through their answer for further particulars requested by the defence in the National Petroleum Fund (NPF) saga has confirmed that asset manager, Bakang Seretse through Briscoe Attorneys donated some money to the then Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

The donation was in the sum of over P2 million. The prosecution authority also confirmed in the new charge sheet that Seretse made yet another P300, 010 donation to Masisi through the same law firm.

Seretse made the donations through his company Basis Points Capital. The company is one of the fourth accused in a high profile criminal money laundering case involving the NPF. The NPF’s P250 million money-laundering case will be mentioned today at the Broadhurst magistrate’s Court with new faces in the dock.

Editor's Comment
Masisi should avoid diplomatic tensions

Mokgweetsi Masisi’s recent spats regarding the supposed involvement of Eswatini and South Africa in accommodating former president Ian Khama have sparked concerns about the potential ramifications on diplomatic relations. While transparency is valued, it must be accompanied by strategic communication to mitigate unintended consequences.President Masisi’s comments during a diplomatic heads meeting have drawn attention to the delicate balance...

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