Convicted drug dealer Glenn Agliotti will take the witness stand
for a fourth day on Thursday in the graft trial of former top cop
Jackie Selebi.
Agliotti has been testifying against Selebi in the High Court in
Johannesburg, revealing an intricate web of connections between
himself, slain mining magnate Brett Kebble, ex-Hyundai boss Billy
Rautenbach who recently made a deal with authorities on 326 tax
evasion charges, top security officers and Selebi.
On Wednesday, even TV celebrity "Bad" Brad Wood got a mention
during testimony, after the court heard he allegedly blackmailed
Jordanian billionaire Eyhab Jumean over a sex tape.
State prosecutor Gerrie Nel has been questioning Agliotti, whose
lawyer, Jaap Cilliers, objected more than once on Wednesday, but
was overruled every time by Judge Meyer Joffe.
Selebi is facing two counts of corruption and defeating the ends
of justice.
The charges relate to payments he allegedly received from
Agliotti, Kebble, and ex-Hyundai boss and mining businessman Billy
Rautenbach.
The State, in papers before the court, alleged that "Agliotti
and/or Kebble and or Rautenbach and/or the relevant corporate
entities have benefited the accused in the period 1 January 2000 up
to and including 31 December 2005... in an amount of at least but
not restricted to R1.2-million."
Agliotti received indemnity from prosecution if he testified
against Selebi and answered "frankly and honestly", according to a
deal with the State.
He is still facing a murder charge for Kebble's death in 2005.
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