A joint operation of the Special Investigating Unit, Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority have uncovered corruption related to Covid-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
They have seized various assets and properties valued at approximately R52.6 million. The assets and properties are linked to 22 senior management officials, service providers, and entities involved in an alleged corruption network within the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works.
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This seizure follows a preservation court order from the High Court of South Africa, Mpumalanga Division, Mbombela obtained by the Asset Forfeiture Unit. The order allows the AFU, SIU, and Hawks to seize various assets in Mpumalanga, Gauteng, North West, and Western Cape provinces associated with personal protective equipment (PPE) corruption. The operation included serving orders at 34 locations and capturing inventories of 29 properties, 31 vehicles, and a boat trailer.
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The court order freezes properties such as houses, electronics, cars, household items, jewellery, arms, ammunition, bank accounts, salaries, and bail monies. All internet banking privileges will be removed from the accused as of July 23, 2024. The seized assets and frozen properties belong to employees of the Mpumalanga Public Works, while others belong to service providers doing business with the department.
The order restrains the following individuals and entities:
Department officials are, Macdonald Sigudla, Dorries Mbatha, Bandile Ngcobo, Godisamang Molotsane, Kobus Mkhabela and Sipho Monareng.
Services providers linked are, Maganeleni Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd, Anthony Maganeleng Mashigo, Gladness Gugu Bulunga, Thandolwam Transport and Projects (Pty) Ltd, Mbombela Integrated Waste Management Services (Pty) Ltd – Orapaleng Molotsane, Tsidi Susan Sedibe, Superia Services Trading CC, Whisky Delisa Khumalo, Makulaspan Construction (Pty) Ltd – Thabang Lebo Andiswa Dibakoane – Ntando Ms Trading (Pty) Ltd, Bongani Edward Lukhele, and Ligabho Le’Africa Properties (Pty) Ltd – Oratile Molotsane
