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FROM OUR FILES: Former mayor of Capricorn district municipality Lawrence Mapoloe, then ANC Youth League president Julius Malema and his former business partner at SGL Engineering, Lesiba Gwangwa, attended the multi-million-rand wedding of property developer David Mabilu to Phala Mokgophi in Mauritius at the weekend. Pic: SIMPHIWE MHLAMBI 29/10/2011.

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Gwangwa, who is chief executive of On-Point Engineers, will appear on accusations of tender fraud with other Limpopo businessmen and government officials.

According to a City Press report, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has said Malema made millions from a R52 million fraudulent tender by On-Point Engineers.

The newspaper reported that Malema’s Ratanang Family Trust was one of two shareholders in On-Point.

Although Madonsela could not find any evidence that Malema interfered in the tender process, she found that he benefited “improperly” from the contract, City Press reported.

Her investigation found that On-Point acted corruptly.

Madonsela recommended that the tender be immediately cancelled, and that the National Prosecuting Authority and the Asset Forfeiture Unit consider criminal action and that the Master of the High Court investigate the flow of money into Malema’s trust.

Malema is scheduled to appear in the same court on Wednesday for alleged fraud and money-laundering related to the On-Point tender.

On Tuesday, the police cordoned off streets surrounding the courthouse.

The accused were to hand themselves over to the police before their court appearance.

NIGHT VIGIL FOR MALEMA

Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said the police were implementing their security plan the day before Malema’s appearance.

He said they wanted to be prepared for a planned night vigil for Malema, and ensure people were safe.

ANCYL CONDEMNS MALEMA CHARGES 

The ANC Youth League has condemned what it terms the use of state resources to settle political scores, in reference to charges brought against its former president.

“We were shocked by these developments as the warrant was timely executed to coincide with a long weekend,” the ANCYL said in a statement on Tuesday.

“This, in our view, was meant to ensure that he spends the whole weekend in jail.” 

It also condemned leaks to the media regarding the arrest and a report prepared by Public Protector Thuli Madonsela.  “Such lack of restraint and conniving was meant to feed further into the court of public opinion that is in session in the media,” it said.

South Africa’s legal system upheld the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. However, what had recently happened was not in line with this principle.

“The fact that even some ministers intimated knowledge of the charges points to political interference in the administration of justice and it must be condemned,” the ANCYL said.

State institutions should not be used to settle political scores.

The ANCYL trusted that the criminal justice system would carry out its work with integrity and credibility.

It had to be freed from political interference.

“All South Africans are called upon to defend the Constitution and the principle as contained in the Constitution that every individual is innocent until proven guilty.” 

MALEMA LAWYER SAYS 'WE DO NOT HAVE CHARGES'

Malema’s lawyer said on Sunday a date and venue for his court appearance had not been confirmed. “We have not received confirmation from authorities on a date or venue,” said Malema’s lawyer Nicqui Galaktiou.

City Press reported that Malema was to appear in the Polokwane Regional Court on Wednesday on fraud and money laundering charges. The Sunday Times said he would appear with five other people and four companies. However, Galaktiou said that “even though the media has been publishing all this information”, his camp did not even know what charges Malema might face.

“We do not have charges,” she said.

An arrest warrant was issued for Malema on Friday.

City Press reported that Malema faced charges of money laundering, corruption and fraud relating to his Ratanang Family Trust and its shareholding in On-Point Engineering, a company which allegedly made millions from Limpopo government tenders.

On Sunday, National Prosecuting Authority spokeswoman Bulelwa Makeke refused to comment on a possible court appearance.

“Until he appears in court, then we can talk about it,” she said.

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Sep 25, 2012

malemaforpresident

I will there at the night vigil for my president i have already submitted my leave request ba ya nyela
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Sep 25, 2012

Mellow

He said they wanted to be prepared for a planned night vigil for Malema, and ensure people were safe
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No amount of witchcraft will save him unfortunately so they can jump a fire all nght if he's guilty he's guitly
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Sep 25, 2012

iPhone4

NIGHT VIGIL FOR MALEMA aya ya yaya I'm speechless
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Sep 25, 2012

Pointman

@malemaforpresident - it is a night vigil - what work do you do. Vigils are usually held for the dead - I hope you don't have to attend more than one.
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Sep 25, 2012

Papage

Did a Big Organisation as ANC had to come down such low, using bad tactics to soften Malema? I thought no one was bigger than the ANC, but now I am doubting it. Only Malema makes you dance, your own Child can bring you this low? Now I believe those who say the current Leadership of my Organisation lacks vission, I mean Malema can relly mix you like this? For bringing up the charges against him, what is it that you will achive? People are laughing at you, you can't fix your own home issues and you come with dirty politicking, you go to the extend of using Previn Gordon because you dont want to be seen dirty? it is a shame.
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Sep 25, 2012

KILLERa1111

The biggest difference between Malema and Pres Zuma court case....Zuma had his case in his home province and had 100% support from his home.....Julius is also appearing in Seshego let see if everyone who will be there will be supporting Malema...Opposition are also planning night vigil opposing against Malema..see www.mg.co.za.
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Sep 25, 2012

Mothata

Skhothanis for Life!
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Sep 25, 2012

DJ-Winner

malemaforpresident
I will there at the night vigil for my president i have already submitted my leave request ba ya nyela
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how much did they pay to rent you?
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Sep 25, 2012

MmaSeshego

iPhone4
NIGHT VIGIL FOR MALEMA aya ya yaya I'm speechless
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yep... the sidewalk has already been cordoned off
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Sep 25, 2012

Credo

malemaforpresident
''''I will there at the night vigil for my president i have already submitted my leave request ba ya nyela''''

Hhahaha !!!!!

This will be a very long and drawn out case and you will have to extend your night vigil for about two years.

Do you have 2 years leave !!!
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