MBABANE:Percy Simelane,the King’s Spokesperson says,while he might not be aware of the truthfulness or reasons behind King Mswati’s refusal to protect Ludzidzini Council member Ncumbi Maziya,he is aware that,the King wants the corrupt behind bars.
The Ludzidzini Council member is alleged to have used King Mswati’s name when defrauding the revenue authority saying the goods, he imported belonged to the King who enjoys tax exemption.
Documents in our possession suggests that,Maziya’s matter is now handled by the highest authorities within the Eswatini Revenue Authority(ERS) and some of his properties might be attached and auctioned soon.
Reached for comments by this Swaziland News on Tuesday morning,Vusi Dlamini, the Eswatini Revenue Authority(ERS) Director of Communications and Marketing said,the revenue institution was restricted by the law to discuss clients matters in the public domain.
“In line with our Legislation and ERS Policies we can not discuss our Clients matters in the public domain”, said the Eswatini Revenue Authority(ERS)Director of Marketing and Communications.
A questionnaire was sent to the Ludzidzini Council member,however, he had not responded at the time of compiling this report.
Responding to this Swaziland News on Tuesday afternoon when asked why the King refused to protect Maziya who stands accused of defrauding the revenue authority in a R3.8million tax evasion scandal, Simelane maintained that,the King took a decisive position against the corrupt.
“We are not aware of Mr Maziya's attempt to get the King to protect him from being punished.We are not also aware of the alleged refusal by the king to bail him out.We are however would not be surprised if the King refused to be dragged into criminality because he wants all suspects of doggy operations to be whipped into line through consistent handing down of judgements”, said the King’s Spokesperson.
King’s Spokesperson Percy Simelane.