Central Energy Fund chief Makasi talks of legal action against accusers
Central Energy Fund chairman Luvo Makasi, the man accused of influencing the awarding and payment of contracts in the Department of Water and Sanitation, is considering legal action against the accusers. Makasi briefed reporters on Tuesday about his relationship with the department and its minister, Nomvula Mokonyane, claiming that he had nothing but a professional relationship with both and provided legal services to a number of water boards. Makasi is also an attorney and director at law firm Boqwana Burns Inc, which he said had been providing legal advice. He denied allegations he had a romantic relationship with Mokonyane. "I will reiterate that I have a professional relationship with the Department of Water and Sanitation and the honourable minister by virtue of my position as an attorney and legal adviser," Makasi said. "In that context, I have on a number of occasions officially met and engaged with the minister, deputy minister and other officials of the Department of Water ...
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