05/11/2024
MEDIA STATEMENT DIRECTORATE FOR PRIORITY CRIME INVESTIGATION (HAWKS)
04 NOVEMBER 2024
HAWKS ARREST FORMER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CFO FOR ALLEGED FRAUD AND CONTRAVENTION OF MFMA
NORTH WEST: Members of the Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation arrested a 45-year-old suspect on Monday, 04 November 2024, for alleged fraud and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act.
The suspect, who is the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Lekwa Teemane Local Municipality in Christiana, was arrested in Heidelberg following allegations of fraud and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act in the procurement of motor vehicle rental service for the mayor.
Reports indicate that from April to May 2022, the suspect procured motor vehicle rental service for the mayor without following proper supply chain processes. Investigation revealed that the suspect procured these services without the approval of the municipal manager. As a result, the municipality suffered a loss of over R167 000,00.
The suspect is due to appear in the Christiana Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 05 November 2024, to face three counts of fraud and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act.
Enquiries: Lieutenant Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula
071 481 2798
