THE Bloemfontein High Court has set the R280 million Estina Dairy matter for trial from 5 August to 13 September 2024.
The matter involves former mineral resources minister Mosebenzi Zwane and others
According to the Investigating Directorate spokeswoman Sindisiwe Seboka, the accused are charged with contravening the Public Finance Management Act, fraud, corruption, as well as money laundering.
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They appeared on charges emanating from alleged looting of the Free State Department of Agriculture through a company called Estina.
"It's alleged that Estina received R280 million from July 2012 to April 2014. Investigations also revealed that no proper tender procedures were followed concerning the decision to fund the proposed Vrede Dairy Project. Estina did not honour its obligations in terms of the agreement, as only the department paid its contribution into the bank accounts held by Estina," said Seboka.
