The money is considered the proceeds from crime linked to the corruption case of the corruption-related asbestos-related asbestos.
The assets include six real estate and a Mercedes-Benz vehicle purchased in cash for R2 million.
The preservation order was granted on March 13, 2025 and the respondents, including the late Ignatius Mpambani, his wife and their accompanying entities.
Those have 14 days to resist or accept the order, while the court has 90 days to confirm the preservation.
“These assets are part of a broader strategy by the NPA to eliminate the financial stimulus behind corrupt activities,” said NPA spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga.
“We have provided mandatory evidence to the court who proved that these were criminal proceeds.”
He spoke with the SABC news.
The R32 million is part of a wider R300 million in frozen assets linked to the controversial asbestos corruption case.
In legal proceedings with regard to the case, the president has adopted a cautious approach, as a result of which cross -hearing of witnesses strictly limited to the issue of jurisdiction.
This led to objections from the NPA When Ace Magashule, an accused who had not raised any jurisdiction, tried to interview a witness about matters outside his defense.
“The judge was clear that cross investigation should remain relevant to the problem. Magashule
Never was part of an extradition process; That was only related to Mrs. Moroadi Cholota, “said Mhaga.
It comes in the midst of concern that the process can be extended because of the number of persons accused.
“We hope that the assigned time is sufficient to tackle all charges and present our witnesses,” Mhaga added.
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