By BAKANG MOKOTO
Former acting Municipal Manager of Karoo Hoogland Municipality, Louis Northnagel (62) was found guilty of contravention of Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). This comes after Northnagel paid himself a performance bonus, while at the municipality, without the necessary approvals.
The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Lieutenant ColTebogo Thebe said the Kimberley Commercial Crimes Court found Northnagel guilty of theft and contravention of Municipal Finance Management Act.
“Arina Botha (52), the wife of the deceased Chief Financial Officer (CFO), was found guilty for money laundering. The CFO was charged alongside Northnagel, but passed on during the trial.
“The deputy CFO, Jacobus Van Schalkwyk (62), was found not guilty on all charges against him. The matter is postponed to 1 October 2024, for sentencing proceedings,” he said.
The Guardian 