By REGINALD KANYANE
3 October 2026 – The South African Police Service (SAPS) Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has arrested a mayor, municipal manager and chief financial officer (CFO) of a municipality on the southern coast of the Western Cape in connection with an alleged corruption investigation involving a security services contract. The arrests follow a tip-off received regarding allegations that a businessman who had been awarded a security services contract was allegedly solicited for kickbacks in exchange for the continuation of the contract.
SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said it is further alleged that the businessman had already paid hundreds of thousands of rand after allegedly fearing that his security services contract would be terminated. Mathe said the three suspects face charges of corruption and are expected to appear in court on 5 October 2026.
“The arrests followed an investigation into allegations of corruption linked to the municipal security contract. The Political Killings Task Team has arrested three senior municipal officials in connection with allegations of corruption involving a security services contract. The suspects face serious allegations and will have an opportunity to appear before court and answer to the charges.
“The police investigations are continuing,” she said.
