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Sactwu funds allegedly defrauded by as much as R300m by Kawie, Buthelezi
Friday, 29 June 2012 10:17
Former unionist Richard Kawie and Trilinear director Sam Buthelezi appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court yesterday on charges of fraudulently taking up to R300m of clothing workers’ monies from Sactwu-administered funds. The state said more time was needed to investigate the fraud claims, which had risen in value from R146m to R300m, and the case was postponed until 23 January. Kawie and Buthelezi are out on bail.
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