(In South Africa) Dr. Collen Mashawana Rejects Daily Maverick’s Claims of R60m IDT Contract Misconduct

Dr. Collen Mashawana, a prominent South African entrepreneur, has issued a strong denial through his legal team in response to a Daily Maverick exposé. The publication alleged that Mashawana’s foundation received funds from a R60 million Independent Development Trust (IDT) contract under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) across five provinces, suggesting financial impropriety.

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Mashawana’s legal representatives have dismissed these claims as “malicious, unfounded, and entirely devoid of truth.” They provided evidence to refute the allegations of misused funds and demanded that Daily Maverick retract all related articles. The entrepreneur’s team maintains that no proof links Mashawana or his foundation to any wrongdoing in connection with IDT contracts, underscoring their commitment to transparency and lawful conduct.