The Patriotic Alliance has dismissed claims from a convicted fraudster, Jermaine Prim, linking its leader Gayton McKenzie to wrongdoing. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is investigating an eNCA telephone interview with Prim, who made serious allegations against McKenzie.
McKenzie plans to take legal action against Prim, who claims to have a voice recording linking McKenzie to drug dealers and illicit funds. According to Prim, he met McKenzie through an associate, Mario “Ikit” Darzis, around 2012, and reconnected with him in 2020 after the death of Nathaniel Julies, a 16-year-old boy with Down syndrome who was shot dead by police in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
Allegations of Unpaid Debt and Drug Connections
Prim alleged that McKenzie later enlisted his help in running a social media campaign for the party’s by-elections, which the Patriotic Alliance won. However, their relationship deteriorated over an alleged unpaid debt, with Prim claiming that McKenzie owed him a significant amount of money. Prim also made more explosive allegations, including that McKenzie sent him two phones and that he was placed in C-Max due to McKenzie’s influence.
Prim further alleged that McKenzie is connected to drugs and that he was having issues with his drug suppliers, which is why he reached out to Prim. He claims to have bank statements and emails that show McKenzie owes him money and that McKenzie is “a proxy” for the Big Five. The Department of Correctional Services has not commented on the authenticity of these claims.
Investigation and Potential Consequences
The DCS investigation into the eNCA interview may have significant consequences for both Prim and McKenzie. If the allegations are found to be true, it could damage the reputation of the Patriotic Alliance and potentially lead to further investigation into McKenzie’s activities. On the other hand, if the allegations are found to be false, it could lead to legal action against Prim for defamation.
Here are some key points to consider:
- Gayton McKenzie has denied all allegations and plans to take legal action against Jermaine Prim.
- The Department of Correctional Services is investigating the eNCA telephone interview with Prim.
- Prim claims to have a voice recording linking McKenzie to drug dealers and illicit funds.
- The Patriotic Alliance has dismissed the allegations as baseless and unfounded.
As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what the outcome will be and what the consequences will be for those involved. For more information on the South African political landscape, visit reputable sources for the latest updates.
