Sibanyoni Questioned Over WhatsApp Messages on Disputed Payments.
The Madlanga Commission has heard about a WhatsApp communication concerning disputed payments linked to the Gwabo and Morwa matters, with Mr Sibanyoni questioned about the message during proceedings.
The message, which was forwarded to Sindane, was signed off by a person identifying themselves as “Ngoato”. In the communication, the sender said they were unable to continue with work relating to the Gwabo matter because no payment had been made.
According to the message, money that had previously been paid for Morwa was supposed to be used to cover work on Gwabo, following an earlier agreement between the parties.
However, the sender alleges that Mr Mthimunye later rejected this arrangement and also stopped making payments for Morwa. The message further claims that Mthimunye demanded that his money be returned if the work relating to Morwa was not going to continue.
Ngoato said the payment dispute had been raised with a person identified as “Solly” on more than one occasion, but that the matter remained unresolved.
The sender said they could not continue with the work without receiving payment, effectively bringing the communication to a close.
The WhatsApp message was put before the commission as part of the evidence being examined. The allegations contained in the communication have not, on their own, established that the alleged conduct took place.
Sibanyoni was questioned about the contents of the message and the circumstances surrounding the alleged payment arrangements as the commission continued to examine the evidence.
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