Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale "will leave no stone unturned" in his quest to learn whether police crime intelligence boss Lieutenant-General Richard Mdluli abused state resources. Sexwale this week laid a formal complaint with the office of the public protector, Thuli Madonsela.
The home of Sexwale's lawyer, Muzi Sikhakane, was burgled a month ago and documents relating to Mdluli's alleged abuse of state resources were stolen. Sikhakane acted for Sexwale when he instituted legal action against Mdluli following allegations in a report allegedly signed by the top cop. Among the claims in the report were that Sexwale was central to a plot to overthrow President Jacob Zuma.
Mdluli's name was mentioned in an ANC national executive committee meeting last year when the "ground coverage" intelligence report on an alleged conspiracy against Zuma was discussed. A statement from Sexwale's office said his complaint to the public protector included the "report in which it was alleged that"... five cabinet members, three premiers and other persons were involved in a plot to unseat" Zuma at the ANC's elective conference in Mangaung in December.
"The objective is to leave no stone unturned in establishing the truth around this saga and, particularly, to ensure that the tendency to use state resources to pursue party political positions is stemmed ."
Mdluli was served with a suspension notice on Wednesday. The SABC reported on Friday that he denied receiving it. He could not be reached for comment yesterday.
The spokeswoman for Madonsela's office, Kgalalelo Masibi, said she had received Sexwale's complaint on Friday. "The public protector will advise of her decision to investigate or not within seven days," Masibi said.
Source: Times Live
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