SIU, Hawks seize millions in assets from corruption-accused Mpumalanga officials
The NPA's Asset Forfeiture Unit and the Special Investigating Unit have seized more than R52 million in assets and property belonging to senior Mpumalanga government officials and service providers.
The assets and properties are linked to 22 senior management officials, service providers, and entities involved in an alleged corruption network within the province’s Department of Public Works.
SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago said on Tuesday that the officials allegedly received kickbacks from suppliers in exchange for multimillion-rand Covid-19 PPE and disinfection services tenders.
He said the seizure follows a preservation court order obtained by the AFU from the Mbombela High Court.
"The order allows the AFU, SIU, and Hawks to seize various assets in Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North West, and Western Cape provinces associated with personal protective equipment corruption.
“The operation included serving orders at 34 locations and capturing inventories of 29 properties, 31 vehicles, and a boat trailer," he said.
Kganyago said the court order also freezes properties such as houses, electronics, cars, household items, jewellery, arms, ammunition, bank accounts, salaries, and bail monies.
"All internet banking privileges will be removed from the accused as of July 23, 2024. The seized assets and frozen properties belong to employees of the Mpumalanga Public Works, while others belong to service providers doing business with the department.”
The officials implicated are Macdonald Sigudla, Dorries Mbatha, Bandile Ngcobo, Godisamang Molotsane, Kobus Mkhabela, and Sipho Monareng.
The service providers include Maganeleni Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd, Anthony Maganeleng Mashigo, Gladness Gugu Bulunga, Thandolwam Transport and Projects (Pty) Ltd and Mbombela Integrated Waste Management Services (Pty) Ltd.
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