The former State Security Minister and ANC MP is, along with 16 others currently standing trial, facing around 78 charges of graft in a case that revolves around dodgy land deals dating back more than a decade.
JOHANNESBURG - Bongani Bongo and his co-accused are expected back in the Nelspruit Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday.
Bongo was the head of legal services for the department at the time and stands accused of receiving an R1 million kickback for his part in the scam. Mashile testified on how the department functions, its roles and responsibilities, those of the various office bearers, and what constitutes standard procedure.
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