By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Two former officials of Nama Khoi Local Municipality have been summoned by the Hawks Kimberley-based Serious Corruption Investigation members to appear in court. The former Chief Financial Officer (55) and former Municipal Manager (66), are facing allegations of contravention of Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice.
The Hawks spokesperson in Northern Cape, Lieutenant Col Tebogo Thebe said the summons were served on 13 August 2024. Thebe further said the allegations date back to 2014, whereby the former Municipal Manager, was accused of approving expenses, which were not budgeted for in contravention of MFMA.
“The case was set for trial during the course of 2017. Before the trial could start, the second accused on the matter, who happens to be the former CFO, produced documents to the contrary of the charges.
“The prosecuting team withdrew the charges based on information submitted by the suspect. However, the Serious Corruption Investigation team thoroughly investigated the matter and re-submitted the docket to the office of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for a decision,” he said.
Thebe added that the Office of DPP, decided to charge both accused. He said the duo will make their first court appearance at Springbok Magistrate’s Court on 25 September 2024.
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