Hawks probe ANC murder plot claim
2013-03-11 14:43
Johannesburg - The Hawks crime investigation unit is probing
a report of a murder plot against North West ANC politician Patrick Chauke.
"We can't talk more about it. We can only confirm
that we received the report and we are looking into it," spokesperson Paul
Ramaloko said on Monday.
The Sowetan newspaper reported that it had obtained a
recording in which Dan Selebano, social development media liaison officer, is
heard talking about the need to "stop" Chauke.
Chauke is a member of the Standing Committee on Public
Accounts in the North West.
In the conversation with a woman, who he was apparently
recruiting to be part of the plot against Chauke, Selebano said he was willing
to pay for the "mission".
"It's only that, one, this man [Chauke] is enjoying
what he is doing in destroying people, even politically, he's very involved. And
somebody has to stop him. Like he is saying dilo tse di bua chelete [these
things mean/require money]. If it meant paying for the mission I would,"
Selebano was quoted as saying.
Chauke said the recording showed Selebano had been
briefed to work out a plot to eliminate him.
"It is clear that he is prepared to implement what
he has said," Chauke said.
"If I'm going to wait for a formal meeting to brief
people, it may lead to me dying. That's why I must take it up with the police.
I view this as a serious threat."
Selebano had reportedly admitted it was his voice on the
recording and was adamant Chauke "must be stopped".
"I am not ashamed to say that. I meant that the man
must be called to order because he was out of order."
When asked what he meant by payment for the
"mission", Selebano said he was talking about petrol money because he
did not use a government car, the newspaper reported.
- SAPA
