Overview
- Suspended Ekurhuleni legal chief Adv. Khemraj Behari testified that internal evidence pointed to Sbu “DJ Sbu” Leope and ANC figure Thembinkosi “TK” Nciza as beneficiaries of the grants programme.
- Behari told the commission a disciplinary case involving senior manager Lesiba Mojapelo was settled under pressure and that his efforts to call implicated parties were halted.
- Coverage cites allegations that benefits linked to the programme exceeded R100 million, which the inquiry is still testing through evidence.
- DJ Sbu issued a categorical denial, calling the claims false and unsubstantiated, reserving his legal rights and pledging to cooperate with any lawful investigation.
- The commission’s hearings are ongoing, with further testimony expected after Behari’s appearance.