Police are investigating a fraud complaint opened by MK Party strategic presidential team (SPT) convenor Pumlani Kubukeli, who has named secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo, treasurer-general Brian Molefe and four others in allegations of financial misconduct involving party funds.
Kubukeli, an MK Party member of Parliament and newly appointed convenor of the SPT established by party president Jacob Zuma, opened the case at the Midrand police station in Gauteng on Thursday. The case has since been transferred to Boksburg police station.
The complaint was sparked by allegations contained in a forensic report commissioned by the party, which Kubukeli says uncovered irregular transactions, false invoices, disputed payments and the possible diversion of about R33-million into external bank accounts.
The other people named in the complaint are Slindokuhle Njapha, Xolani Ndlovu, Kelebogile Molefe and Lerato Olifant. The allegations have not been tested in court, and those named in the complaint have not been charged or convicted of any wrongdoing.
According to Kubukeli’s sworn statement, MKP general manager Zandile Makhathini-Neer presented the findings of the forensic report to the SPT at the party’s local government elections workshop last Sunday.
Sunday World previously reported that the forensic investigation allegedly identified transactions involving more than R33-million that were transferred to bank accounts not linked to the party.
Kubukeli said MK Party first deputy president and parliamentary leader John Hlophe presented SPT members and national officials, including Nomvalo and Molefe, with a requisition form allegedly bearing Hlophe’s electronic signature.
According to Kubukeli, Hlophe disputed the signature and alleged it had been forged.
“He alleged the person who inserted the signature is the admin secretary Slindokuhle Njapha,” Kubukeli said.
The complaint also refers to a disputed transaction involving preparations for the MK Party’s June 16 event in Mpumalanga.
Kubukeli said he later met Thuthuka Hlophe, John Hlophe’s son, who allegedly claimed Njapha had provided false invoices and proof of payment relating to event T-shirts.
Kubukeli alleged the payment, intended for service provider Sthunzic, was instead linked to an account belonging to Njapha. He further alleged that a proof of payment was later disputed after the service provider repeatedly asked about the money.
Police will now determine whether the allegations amount to criminal offences, including fraud, forgery or the unlawful transfer of party funds.
Nomvalo denied wrongdoing and said there was a smear campaign against him by an opposing faction in the party.
“That case won’t go anywhere.”
Nomvalo said Hlophe had produced an invoice of R120 000 relating to a march he had organised in Mzimkhulu, but insisted the money was never paid to him.
Njapha said,
“There was an error that was made in the date on the R120 000 invoice,” she said, adding that January 2 had been inserted instead of June 2.
When contacted, Kubukeli said he could not comment because the matter was sub judice.
Instead of responding to questions, Brian Molefe asked: “What is the date of the forensic report? I am not aware of it.”
Meanwhile, Ndlovu, Kelebogile Molefe, Olifant and MKP spokesperson Sifiso Mahlangu had not responded by the time of publication.
- MK Party SPT convenor Pumlani Kubukeli filed a fraud complaint against secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo, treasurer-general Brian Molefe, and four others over alleged misappropriation of R33 million in party funds.
- The complaint is based on a party-commissioned forensic report revealing irregular transactions, false invoices, disputed payments, and possible diversion of funds to external accounts.
- Allegations include forged signatures on a requisition form and false invoices linked to an event in Mpumalanga, with payments allegedly misdirected to individuals’ accounts.
- Police are investigating the matter to determine if criminal offenses such as fraud and forgery occurred; those named deny wrongdoing and claim internal political motives.
- Key figures in the complaint have not been charged or convicted, and several have either denied the allegations or declined to comment as the case remains under investigation.
Police are investigating a fraud complaint opened by MK Party strategic presidential team (SPT) convenor Pumlani Kubukeli, who has named secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo, treasurer-general Brian Molefe and four others in allegations of financial misconduct involving party funds.
Kubukeli, an MK Party member of Parliament and newly appointed convenor of the SPT established by party president Jacob Zuma, opened the case at the
Kubukeli said MK Party first deputy president and parliamentary leader John
“He alleged the person who inserted the signature is the admin secretary
Kubukeli said he later met
Kubukeli alleged the payment, intended for service provider
Police will now determine whether the allegations amount to criminal offences, including fraud, forgery or the unlawful transfer of party funds.
Nomvalo denied wrongdoing and said there was a smear campaign against him by an opposing faction in the party.
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Nomvalo said
Njapha said,
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When contacted, Kubukeli said he could not comment because the matter was sub judice.
Instead of responding to questions, Brian Molefe asked: “What is the date of the forensic report? I am not aware of it.”
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