Picture: Taung Agricultural College principal, Prudence Matlhoko arrested by the Hawks
By REGINALD KANYANE
A fraud case against Taung Agricultural College principal, Prudence Matlhoko has been postponed to 14 April 2020, reported our sister publication, The News Pulse. Matlhoko (38) briefly appeared at the Taung Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after she was arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption investigation team at the college on 4 May 2020 for fraud.
The Hawks spokesperson in the Northern Cape, Lieutenant Colonel Philani Nkwalase said: “The suspect allegedly submitted fraudulent travel claims exceeding R17 500. The investigations revealed that she allegedly used a state vehicle in October 2017 and fraudulently claimed official kilometres although she used her private vehicle whilst executing work-related duties.
Matlhoko’s R1000 bail was extended and witnesses in this case were also urged to avail themselves when needed. The case was also transferred to the Taung Regional Court.
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