A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the R114 million Mpumalanga Department of Education tender fraud investigation.
The arrest was executed on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, by the Hawks’ Middelburg and Nelspruit Serious Corruption Investigation teams.
The investigation relates to alleged fraud, theft, corruption, money laundering and contravention of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) involving about R114 million earmarked for emergency repairs and maintenance at schools in the province.
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40 suspects were already arrested in February this year including 21 company directors, 10 government officials and family members allegedly linked to the scheme.The latest suspect was sought after a warrant was issued by the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court.
She is alleged to have received more than R1 million through transactions involving four service providers and her husband, who is also an accused in the matter.She faces a charge of money laundering and is expected to appear in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court today.
The other accused are expected back in court on December 1, 2026. One accused was released after investigations revealed his credentials had been used without his knowledge.
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Mpumalanga Hawks Head, Major General Nico Gerber, said the Hawks remain committed to following the money and ensuring all who benefited are brought before court.More arrests have not been ruled out as the investigation continues.
