Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko has denied any intention to defraud any person or organisation.<\/p>\n
Maseko appeared in court<\/strong><\/a> in Johannesburg on 3 July to explain allegations that he committed traffic regulation fraud.<\/p>\n This followed a report in The Star newspaper on 25 July 2014 that Maseko was at the centre of a City of Johannesburg metro police investigation into a car licence cloning scandal.<\/p>\n The newspaper reported that Maseko \u201cstands accused of running up about R30,000 in traffic fines \u2013 to be paid by another driver\u201d.<\/p>\n Maseko has now responded to these allegations, sending an email to Telkom staff.<\/p>\n Dear colleague,<\/p>\n You may recall media reports from last year where allegations were made regarding a license plate I once owned.<\/p>\n Today, for the first time, I have been formally presented with charges regarding this previous motor vehicle license plate. In the past year I have felt extremely frustrated by the lack of clarity regarding these claims which meant I was unable to resolve them. Having now received full discovery of the allegations being made, I am finally in a position to study the detail and will respond accordingly.<\/p>\n The three charges all relate to the license plate, one of fraud and two others related to the Road Traffic Act. I want you to know that I vehemently deny any intention to defraud any person or organisation. All necessary representations will be made to progress this matter.<\/p>\n I will continue to fully cooperate with the authorities so this matter may be correctly resolved. I will keep you informed of developments.<\/p>\n Best regards, In July Telkom responded to queries about the issue, saying that it is a matter \u201cthat is personal to Mr Maseko and is in no way related to Telkom\u201d.<\/p>\n “As such, Maseko will deal with it in his personal capacity,\u201d said Telkom.<\/p>\n Telkom CEO in court over cloned plate fraud claims: report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n E-tolls blamed for the rise in cloned plates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Telkom CEO speaks out on cloned number plates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Telkom CEO investigated for cloned number plates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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