Kenneth Diedricks

Attorney | Entrepreneur

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

This is my ONLY account. The handle @bassroyd is a fake account!!!

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

@tumisole But if she has a version that will exonerate her in those allegations she should place it on record. The only conclusion one can reach is that she is guilty of the allegations made against her.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

I cannot believe the head of IDAC want to invoke the right not to incriminate herself. Whilst it is her Constitutional Right which must be protected, for me it is more about the message she sends out. How can you incriminate yourself if you have not done anything wrong. It sends out the wrong message. I think it will be best if she resigns. She can say it is to preserve the credibility of IDAC and should not be construed as an admission of guilt. At the moment she is talking IDAC and the NPA down with her.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

I can attest to the fact that the Hawks and the NPA are used to target individuals. They pursued an investigation against me for 8 years before eventually charging me just for me to get a Section 174 discharge (because of a lack of evidence).The charges against me was registered by an official in Transnet I investigated for corruption to the value of R1.5 billion. At the time I was also looking into corruption involving the locomotive deal and a contract where Salim Essa threaten Hatch Consulting to give him 30% of a feasibility study contract. Molefe and the Guptas needed me out of Transnet. Cele was involved in targeting me and Molefe assisted. The security apparatus are being used to target certain people. The evidence at Madlanga is the tip of the Iceberg.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

@Sentletse I agree. And the media houses who support these criminals at IDAC must be charged for Accessories after the fact. How many of these criminals get away with their actions because the media are used to discredit genuine citizens who fight corruption.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

IDAC must be basing their approach on the movie “minority report” where a computer predicts a crime to be committed in the future. The culprit is arrested and convicted before he/ she get’s a chance to commit the crime. IDAC is a joke. The same fate they are now suffering they will suffer against Masemola. The media who supports this behaviour must be charged for accessory after the fact.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

@News24 @PieterDuToit What is even more shocking is that Mkhwanazi states that blood will flow and she says it is a threat to IDAC. Where in his statement did he refer to IDAC. This lady is bringing the justice system into disrepute.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

These type of interviews to do damage control is worrying. The Minister of Police and the Minister of a Justice should make a joint public statement to advise the nation why we have Public Officials trying to influence the nation via the media. Mkhwanazi has exposed serious corruption within the SAPS, Hawks, IDAC and the NPA. Why is his credibility still questioned?

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

Why don’t Johnson tell us the reason for the warrant of arrest being issued for Khumalo. She instead want to play victim. She now had a chance to tell us what the charges are but again keeps it a secret. The fact that they must issue a warrant of arrest for Khumalo instead of a J175 to appear in Court speaks volumes.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

All of this happened under the watchful eye of Andrew Chauke. If it was not for the incompetence of Batohi, Chauke would have much more to answer for. Many decisions were made by his subordinates because of his influence. Those subordinates must be called and charged for them to confirm the influence Chauke had on these decisions.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

The judiciary operates and a system of transparency. We know what evidence is presented and who the witnesses are presenting such evidence. We also have a chance of testing the evidence and also cross examining witnesses if it is a trial. If it is an application we can present our own evidence and it is transparently evaluated where we have access to a judgement. We then have the opportunity tot take it on appeal or review if we disagree. Please tell me how can the way the media operates be compared to the judiciary. Media, like auditors have been given too much authority to be the abiters of what the truth is and what is correct or not.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

This is so true when it comes to the media. The media does not want to disclose their sources but some sources are criminals who use the media to cast aspersions on those who investigate the very same criminals. Abraham Mashego and Susan Comrie can confirm how they collaborated with criminals. @Abrammashego @sajournalist @City_Press @media24 @NPA_Prosecutes @karynmaughan @Abramjee

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

@MDNnewss The same goes for PWC, who assisted Brian Molefe and those investigated in Transnet for major corruption to evade justice @PwC

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

I am always so surprised when someone on social media asks me for my credentials. You are on social media, you have access to google. Just type in my name and you will see who I am and what my credentials are to be able to comment the way I do. I investigated corruption within one of the largest Public Owned Entities in South Africa during the peak of state capture. In fact, I was busy investigating corruption in the now infamous Transnet Loconotive deal, I investigated Salim Essa for forcing a company called Hatch to give him 30% of a Manganese Expansion project feasibility study and I investigated a R1.5 billion corruption scheme involving how Transnet’s rail infrastructure capacity allocation is manipulated for the benefit of a few corrupt individuals. For my trouble those I investigated started making false allegations against me to evade justice. And they did evade justice because I was then investigated instead, criminally charged and eventually acquitted after 10 years of being pursued by these corrupt officials with the help of Politicians, the Hawks and the NPA. And people like Cele assisted these criminals to evade justice. Kadwa was made aware of Cele’s involvement and the corruption committed. Conveniently a docket made up of many achlevee files containing damning evidence cannot be traced. Disappeared into thin air. The NPA. The Hawks and Politicians were all involved in covering up the corruption. Those of us who were willing to fight it became targets. Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama had valid reason to get rid of me. We now know why. I hope this is explains my credentials to you.

What is funny is that Hatch was left to continue its business but they were themselves guilty of contravening the Corruption Act. Instead of registering a criminal case against Salim Essa, they decided to depose to an affidavit and handed it to its auditors. They were therefore happy to proceed milking Transnet but bought insurance in case the scheme is found out.

Then you have the Big Mining Companies who for years have enjoyed the benefit of having access to Transnet Rail and Port infrastructure at the exclusion of new and smaller established mines. The way they received such capacity is in itself state capture but no one wants to look at it.

@NPA_Prosecutes @Abramjee @wicks_jeff there are more work to be done to fight the corruption problem within SA. If we are serious we must confront all of it and not just pursue a selected few.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

I personally dealt with Kadwa before. The man should not be leading the Hawks in Gauteng. He thinks he is appointed to play Politics. He once made the following statement to me when I told him Cele is corrupt “Mr Diedricks, you are a smart man, you know how sensitive some of these things are”. It is the actions of Senior Officials who brings our law enforcement into disrepute and allow corruption to thrive. Their Subordinates then follow suit and thinks it is ok to disregard the law.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

It is really sad how our system has deteriorated into one where your qualifications does not matter unless you know someone who can create an opportunity for you. This phenomenon should be rooted out in both the private and public sectors. This behavior actually falls squarely within the definition of corruption and more people should be charged for us to get rid of it. Young graduates sacrifice so much to get qualified in order to stand a chance of getting decent jobs just to be excluded because of corruption within the system. We need leaders who can bring back morality into our public sector. I hope Action SA will stay true to its words in this regard.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

Whilst I disagree with you on the township economic issue, I must agree with you that the ANC has not done a good job. Together with their GNU Partners like the PA. All these parties are interested in is which departments and entities they can control and the budget that goes with it. They’re not interested in governing for the benefit of South Africans but for their own financial gain.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

I disagree with the statement Mr Mashaba

Zimbabwe implemented legislation that requires Companies to be 51% owned by Zimbabweans. This resulted in investors refusing to do business in Zimbabwe because it meant they would not be in control of their investment. This hurt the Zimbabwean Econony further as if sanctions (wrongly imposed) were not enough.

You must not fuel Xenophobia for votes.

Whilst I agree that illegal undocumented immigrants must be deported as per our laws, you cannot suggest that all foreigners must be excluded from economic activity in our townships. Some people are here legitimately and should enjoy the privileges that come with such status.

I would love to see South Africans get economic opportunities but such are few because our Government leaders and Politicians are not creating opportunities. Instead, they concentrate on getting more votes but do nothing for our people when they do get into positions of power.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

@PriinceySA @ewnreporter @MongeziKoko I agree. The decision by the NPA to suspend is irrational in the absence of having engaged the Prosecutor.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

@Malatjie_ I believe the decision to suspend is a hasty one in the absence of having spoken to the relevant Prosecutor. This decision is as irrational as the unlawful decision of the Magistrate. The Magistrate must be reported to the Magistrate’s Commission.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

@ewnreporter @MongeziKoko I agree. The Magistrate jumped the gun. Abrahams must also be taken to task for even suggesting contempt of court or a warrant under the circumstances. He is playing to the gallerie and this type of behavior is not good for the legal profession.

[Kenneth Diedricks @k_diedricks]

I disagree with the orders made by this Magistrate. A Court cannot find a Prosecutor in contempt of Court for not appearing in Court . There are Two ways to find someone in contempt of court. One is if you fail to comply with a Court order or if you commit contempt in the presence of a Presiding officer in Court. By not appearing, he did not disregard any Court order. She could also not issue a warrant of arrest as the prosecutor was not warned to appear in court as if he is an accused person. In this instance, an application could have been made for contempt but the application had to be served on the Prosecutor to oppose such an application. She was totally wrong on this score.
She was also wrong to remove the matter from the roll. At best she could make a decision on the basis that the state did not present any evidence to counter that of the accused and should have granted bail. I foresee problems for this Magistrate.