Mahlobo’s accuser goes into hiding

15 November 2016 - 11:15 By Genevieve Quintal‚ Natasha Marrian And Mandla Khoza
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now
Minister of State Security David Mahlobo (pictured) reinstated Prince Makhwathana, a former manager of the Covert Support, after years of suspension.
Minister of State Security David Mahlobo (pictured) reinstated Prince Makhwathana, a former manager of the Covert Support, after years of suspension.
Image: Trevor Samson

Self-confessed rhino horn trafficker Guan Jiang Guang is believed to have gone into hiding‚ fearing for his life after making damning allegations against State Security Minister David Mahlobo.

Workers at Nelspruit-based Jinxu-Chinese (JL) Massage on Monday confirmed that their Chinese employer‚ Guan‚ had gone into hiding after the airing of a documentary because he feared for his life. The staff‚ who are also Chinese nationals‚ refused to be identified.

  •  

On Monday afternoon‚ the country’s priority crimes unit‚ the Hawks‚ confirmed it was investigating links between Guan and Mahlobo.

Hawks spokesman Hangwani Mulaudzi said the matter was referred to the unit by Mpumalanga police commissioner Bethuel Zuma.

  •  

Mulaudzi confirmed that the Hawks were investigating the allegations against Guan as well as his alleged links to Mahlobo.

In an Al Jazeera documentary on rhino horn poaching in SA‚ aired at the weekend‚ Guan was secretly recorded saying he had a “close connection” with Mahlobo. He also said he did business with the minister’s wife.

Read the full article in Business Day.

 – TMG Digital/BusinessLIVE

subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now