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PRASA denies paying gangster-linked companies in Cape Town

But amaBhungane disputes “straw-man” findings

An independent investigation has cleared PRASA of subcontracting security companies linked to alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield and his wife, Nicole Johnson. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks.

PRASA says an independent investigation found no evidence it contracted with or paid alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield or his wife, Nicole Johnson, or their linked companies.
But amaBhungane says the investigation failed to address the allegations in its reporting and lacked access to key evidence, including PRASA’s former security chief’s devices.
A criminal investigation by SAPS is ongoing.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ordered fresh forensic investigations into separate allegations involving PRASA security contracts.
MPs questioned PRASA’s governance despite its claims of no wrongdoing.

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