THE Mpumalanga government has nominated Nora Fakude-Nkuna to serve as a board member of the economic development agency.
But Fakude-Nkuna, who left the agency under a cloud in 2007, says she has not accepted the offer because she is too busy.
Government spokesperson Mosia Lebona said the provincial cabinet, led by Premier David Mabuza, approved the idea that Nkuna be brought back to the agency.
In 2007 Nkuna resigned as deputy head of the Mpumalanga Economic Empowerment Corporation (now Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency) after a forensic audit found she had granted a loan of R1.4-million to Interstate Clearing, trading as Bohlabela Wheels, a company of which she was a director.
The loan was written off by the provincial government and no action was taken against Fakude-Nkuna.
Despite this dark cloud hanging over her head, the Mpumalanga government has offered Fakude-Nkuna the even more influential and powerful position.
Lebona said Fakude-Nkuna and 11 other members would serve as board members for six months, a period during which MEC for economic development Norman Mokoena would place an advert calling for nominations for permanent board members.
Other board members appointed with Fakude-Nkuna are chairperson Jerry Vilakazi, his deputy Marinus Niemand, Stompie Xulu, Ayanda Bam, Andy Lekgoa Mothibi, Jabulani Eric Linda, Paradise Mahlangu, Davies Mculu, SW Engelbrecht and Nocwaka Ntshangase.
Asked why the state appointed Fakude-Nkuna despite the dark cloud over her head, Lebona declined to comment.
But Fakude-Nkuna's personal assistant, Olga Grobbelaar, said her boss would turn down the offer.
In 2003 the Mail & Guardian reported that Fakude-Nkuna had a "personal" relationship with President Jacob Zuma.
The two were reportedly on friendly terms and Zuma stayed at Fakude-Nkuna's home when ANC business took him to Mpumalanga.
In fact, among the 35 questions the Scorpions asked Zuma about an alleged bribe by French arms manufacturer Thales and on his financial interests in general, the president was asked whether he had received benefits directly or indirectly from a company by the name of Bohlabela Wheels.
Bohlabela, led by Fakude-Nkuna, is a heavy vehicle maintenance company based in Nelspruit.
Disgraced Nkuna mulls top offer
THE Mpumalanga government has nominated Nora Fakude-Nkuna to serve as a board member of the economic development agency.
But Fakude-Nkuna, who left the agency under a cloud in 2007, says she has not accepted the offer because she is too busy.
Government spokesperson Mosia Lebona said the provincial cabinet, led by Premier David Mabuza, approved the idea that Nkuna be brought back to the agency.
In 2007 Nkuna resigned as deputy head of the Mpumalanga Economic Empowerment Corporation (now Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency) after a forensic audit found she had granted a loan of R1.4-million to Interstate Clearing, trading as Bohlabela Wheels, a company of which she was a director.
The loan was written off by the provincial government and no action was taken against Fakude-Nkuna.
Despite this dark cloud hanging over her head, the Mpumalanga government has offered Fakude-Nkuna the even more influential and powerful position.
Lebona said Fakude-Nkuna and 11 other members would serve as board members for six months, a period during which MEC for economic development Norman Mokoena would place an advert calling for nominations for permanent board members.
Other board members appointed with Fakude-Nkuna are chairperson Jerry Vilakazi, his deputy Marinus Niemand, Stompie Xulu, Ayanda Bam, Andy Lekgoa Mothibi, Jabulani Eric Linda, Paradise Mahlangu, Davies Mculu, SW Engelbrecht and Nocwaka Ntshangase.
Asked why the state appointed Fakude-Nkuna despite the dark cloud over her head, Lebona declined to comment.
But Fakude-Nkuna's personal assistant, Olga Grobbelaar, said her boss would turn down the offer.
In 2003 the Mail & Guardian reported that Fakude-Nkuna had a "personal" relationship with President Jacob Zuma.
The two were reportedly on friendly terms and Zuma stayed at Fakude-Nkuna's home when ANC business took him to Mpumalanga.
In fact, among the 35 questions the Scorpions asked Zuma about an alleged bribe by French arms manufacturer Thales and on his financial interests in general, the president was asked whether he had received benefits directly or indirectly from a company by the name of Bohlabela Wheels.
Bohlabela, led by Fakude-Nkuna, is a heavy vehicle maintenance company based in Nelspruit.
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