By BAKANG MOKOTO
26 August 2025- A Chief Director at the Northern Cape Department of Education Curriculum Management Unit, Gobonamang Doris Sibiya (59), a former Director of Tshela Bophelo Wellness Solution, Tshegofatso Kenabatho Gopane (44) and an entity, Tshela Bophelo Wellness Solution, were arrested earlier this morning by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation team facing charges of corruption, fraud and money laundering.
The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Warrant Officer Nomthandazo Mnisi said it is alleged that during May 2020, the department awarded a tender to Tshela Bophelo Wellness Solution to conduct Covid-19 orientation and training with ongoing support of 554 schools in Head Office and five District Offices in and around Kimberley for an amount exceeding R6.5 million.
Mnisi said Sibiya allegedly submitted a motivation for the company to be awarded the contract in accordance with the single service provider method as per department’s Supply Chain Management policy, whereas the company did not possess/meet the unique requirements.
“Investigation further revealed that Sibiya accepted an amount of R10 000 from Gopane without any declaration. Accused were granted R10 000 bail each and the case was postponed to 17 September 2025,” she said.
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