Lentswe, Klerksdorp - Five suspects appeared in court for allegedly “selling” jobs at the Matlosana Municipality. They allegedly charged job seekers R10 000 per vacancy. According to Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, police spokesperson, members of the Provincial Organised Crime responded to a complaint from the municipality about individuals who complained about employment contracts they signed, on condition that they pay R10 000. However, they were never employed.
A preliminary investigation into the matter uncovered that two municipal officials and two other persons were involved. The municipal officials were identified and arrested. In addition, two male suspects were arrested in Anderson Street and found in possession of four completed employment application forms bearing municipal logos. The suspect’s vehicle: a blue Toyota Corolla, was also confiscated.
Paul Itumeleng (60), Tuelo Molekane (40), Simon Sethabela (50) and Thabo Kgafane (32) appeared in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Thursday December 4, on charges of fraud, corruption, and impersonating municipal officials. They were remanded in custody. The case was postponed to December 10 for further investigation.
A fifth accused, Sipho Sikhakhane (44), who is also reported to be working at the municipality, was arrested on December 4 and joined the other four accused in the dock this week.
