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Klerksdorp Record, Wolmaransstad - A ward councillor appeared in court twice last week on a charge of extortion.

According to Col Adéle Myburgh, police spokesperson, the arrests by the Anti-Gang Unit of the Councillor and two men, follow extensive investigations that indicated that a contractor, who was awarded a contract to build a supermarket in Ext 10, has allegedly been blackmailed since June 2024. 


“The contractor contacted the local councillor and asked for assistance to employ locals. Thereafter he was allegedly threatened numerous times and payments demanded to ensure his safety and smooth running of the building project. The contractor reported the matter to the police in early September, who after thorough investigations, arrested the trio.” 

Oratile Mafulako (19), Cllr Mpho Andrew Hlongwane (46) and Mosimanegape Donald Sejeso (25) appeared in the Wolmaransstad Magistrates’ Court for the first time on October 16 and were granted bail of R1 000 each on Friday October 18. Their next court appearance will be on December 13. 

The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt-Genl Sello Kwena, reminded the community that extortion is a criminal offence where an individual illegally obtains money, property or services from another person by threatening harm or using coercive measures. 

These threats can involve physical violence, property damage, accusations of crime, or exposure of sensitive information.