Sacked Land Bank chief Phil Mohlahlane was involved in an extraordinary property deal involving R2.7m, but has failed to follow through on the deal.

The Land Bank’s former acting chief executive, Phil Mohlahlane, was fired from the Department of Agriculture last week.

Newly appointed Director General of Agriculture, Njabulo Nduli, is understood to be leading the charge against Mohlahlane.

Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs Lulama Xingwana is suing the Mail & Guardian for R1-million for defamation.