Slain mining magnate Brett Kebble claimed to have channelled more than R95-million of shareholders’ money to bankroll the African National Congress and leading members of the ruling party, a forensic investigation has revealed, according to a Sunday Times report.
Forensic investigators are urging Kebble’s former mining company, Randgold & Exploration, to claim back the money.
The Sunday Times said it was in possession of a series of forensic reports drawn up by Umbono Financial Advisory Services between October 2005 and January this year.
Kebble was shot dead in Johannesburg in September last year. The reports include a list that was found on Kebble’s desk in his Cape Town office after his death. It is headed ”Loan Account” and appears to be a summary of those he lent money to.
At the top of this list, Kebble stated that he had lent the ANC R18-million.
The ANC said it had no knowledge of loans from Kebble. ”We know nothing like that,” said spokesperson Steyn Speed.
According to the list, ANC heavyweights and businessmen also benefited from Kebble. – Sapa