The personal assistant of ANC NEC member Nomvula Mokonyane has defended her boss against allegations that she received benefits from Bosasa during her time in government — both at national and provincial level.
Thomas dismissed this, saying the security features at Mokonyane's home were installed by the government when Mokonyane was MEC for housing in Gauteng.
Thomas said the installation of the security features at Mokonyane's home was a joint effort between the department of housing, the office of the premier and the police. On Agrizzi's claim that Bosasa delivered food parcels to Mokonyane's home in Kagiso containing chicken braai packs, booze and other items, Thomas said these items were not for Mokonyane's benefit.“Food parcels would be made and go to families in Kagiso. The numbers would vary,” said Thomas. “We had a network of people who did community work in Kagiso, so they would identify the most needy families.
Thomas added that sometimes Mokonyane would not be involved at all, as Bosasa boss Gavin Watson and Agrizzi communicated with her as the PA, and she would arrange for the delivery of the parcels.
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