Thiite mere Zakhem front in Zakhem P272.3m tender scandal

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Thiite and his company are accused of corrupt practices alongside Zakhem. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Former Gantsi Member of Parliament (MP) Johane Thiite is being accused of fronting for business magnate, Nicolas Zakhem’s Zac Construction (Pty) Ltd in a P272 378 310.96 Tutume infrastructure development project.

The case involves 12 counts ranging from obtaining by false pretences to money laundering. The former legislator and his company Thiite Rubble Screeners (Pty) Ltd were arraigned before Regional Magistrate, Mareledi Dipate on Thursday alongside his co -accused; Kagiso Nthaga, Tumelo Mbaiwa, Portia Gilika and Haas Consult Southern Region Africa (Proprietary) Limited.

Zakhem, who has been listed in the charge, was not present in court as the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and could not serve him with summons as he was reportedly out of the country.

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Thiite mere Zakhem front in Zakhem P272.3m tender scandal

Former Gantsi Member of Parliament (MP) Johane Thiite is being accused of fronting for business magnate, Nicolas Zakhem’s Zac Construction (Pty) Ltd in a P272 378 310.96 Tutume infrastructure development project.

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