A 53-year-old councillor accused of corruption was arrested in Brits, North West police said.

William Sello Molefe was arrested after he allegedly defrauded a local businessman, said police spokesperson Pelonomi Makau.

Molefe worked as the chairperson of the housing and planning portfolio committee in the Madibeng Municipality.

Molefe allegedly asked a local businessman for R2 500 in exchange for business rights in the municipality.

The businessman lodged a complaint and the councillor was arrested.

Makau said the case was postponed to Monday.

– SAPA