A service provider accused of being involved in an alleged R16 million fraud and corruption scheme involving Emfuleni Local Municipality has been granted R30,000 bail.
Mpho Edward Malema, 40, the director of Mabula Forestry and Construction, appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court where he faces charges of corruption, fraud and theft.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said the charges relate to approximately R16 million allegedly paid by the municipality for vehicles that were never delivered.
Payment to municipal fleet manager
Malema is accused alongside Emfuleni Local Municipality fleet manager Lerato Selaelo Mpholo, 45, who is accused 1 in the matter.
According to the allegations, the offences took place between July 2015 and July 2023.
Mahanjana said Mpholo allegedly received R50,000 from Malema, along with other undisclosed amounts, in exchange for allegedly facilitating the awarding of fleet procurement contracts by the municipality to Malema and his company.
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