South African President Kgalema Motlanthe
Police and prosecutors are refusing to act on charges of theft and property damage against South African president, Kgalema Motlanthe.
Mark Burnett, businessman and owner of a R6 million ($600,000) Johannesburg property, is accusing Motlanthe of causing damages estimated at R500,000 (US $50,000) to the home while renting it between July and November 2008. Motlanthe is also accused of removing expensive wall units and cabinets.
Burnett’s domestic worker, Bella Zondo, lived on the property during Motlanthe’s tenancy and made a statement to police saying the president made “certain changes to the property”. She claims that when she queried the removal and alterations of property which “belonged to my employer”, she was told that Motlanthe had bought the property and “could make any changes”.
Police informed Burnett last week that they would not proceed with the case. This followed two days of unprecedented police action, including:
- A special request that Burnett not lay the charge at Rosebank police station where it would usually have been recorded;
- A visit to Burnett’s home by police officials to collect his statement;
- A visit to Burnett’s home a few hours later by provincial police commissioners and
- A police suggestion that the paperwork be done under false names to avoid publicity.
Controversial ANC benefactor Sandi Majali sourced the home for Motlanthe last May. The sale agreement was signed a few weeks later by a consultant to Majali. Cheques for occupational rent were issued by his company. However, the sale collapsed when Majali’s consultant couldn’t raise a loan after several months. Motlanthe moved out of the property on 27 November.
Police spokesperson Sally de Beer confirmed that police wouldn’t act in the matter. Burnett’s statement had been submitted to the senior public prosecutor “who agreed with the police’s opinion that no criminal offence took place and that this is a civil matter”.
A presidential spokesperson said: “The president did nothing wrong. We have nothing to say.”
Burnett and his lawyer now want an explanation from the National Prosecuting Authority.
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Typical, a white guy can keep somthing for 1000 years and a kaffir can fuck it up in 10 minutes. They have no respect for things that they theselves did not earn or build, just like SOUTH AFRICA. No matter how educated they are or what position they hold.