The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed the arrest of former minister Mosebenzi Zwane, who is expected to apply for bail at the Bloemfontein magistrate’s court on Wednesday.
NPA Investigating Directorate spokesperson Sindisiwe Seboka confirmed three arrests took place on Wednesday morning, including that of Zwane in Bloemfontein.
The other two are former employees of Gupta family-owned Sahara Computers and Islandsite Investments.
“Former mineral resources minister Mosebenzi Zwane was arrested this morning, along with former Sahara employee Ugeshni Govender and Islandsite director Ronica Ragavan,” Seboka said.
They were arrested in connection with alleged fraud and corruption linked to the controversial Vrede dairy farm project involving public funds meant to develop emerging black farmers.
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